Ever heard of a “teat dip” for cows? It’s a fast and simple way to prevent mastitis, a bad udder infection. Footbathing for cows work in a similar way, but instead of focusing on the udder, they target a different area crucial for a cow’s health – its feet! Here’s the thing: dirty hooves can […]
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When it comes to your cow’s hoofs, it’s not just leaving them be because neglecting proper upkeep can lead to significant issues in the long run. One example is Digital Dermatitis (DD), also known as Mortellaro (M), which is increasing in herds worldwide. Digital Dermatitis is a bacterial disease primarily affecting the skin in the […]
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Every farmer is on a mission to ensure their herd’s hoof health is top-notch. There are different solutions to aid in this quest, one being the proper use of a copper sulphate footbath. This can be an effective component of a herd’s hoof health programme to fight against digital dermatitis (also referred to as Mortellaro) […]
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Establishing an Effective Footbath Programme The objective of any hoof care footbath program is to prevent established hoof infections such as digital dermatitis or foul of the foot, wash off surface slurry from the feet, and kill surface bacteria, hardening both the skin around the hoof and the hooves themselves. Too often, though, we see […]