Reducing lameness during the dry period and avoiding over-conditioning at dry-off reduce the appearance of different diseases in transition cows…
Lameness is an important problem in dairies around the world and it negatively impacts animal welfare and financial performance of dairy farms.
Digital dermatitis (DD) is a polybacterial disease that affects the skin on the heels of cattle. Round lesions occur along the coronary band of the claws, above the interdigital space next to the heel bulbs. It was first described in Italy in 1974 by Cheli and Morterallo, and it has become a growing problem worldwide for the dairy industry.
