Dr. Karin Orsel from the University of Calgary School of Veterinary Medicine joins the podcast to discuss an emerging cause of lameness in beef cattle herds and feedlots known as digital dermatitis.  She explains the importance of this disease as a cause of lameness in cattle, how to recognize it, and the challenges with treatment and prevention.

00:00 – 01:46   Introduction

01:47 – 3:45 Digital dermatitis – what are all the different names for this condition?

3:46 - 5:37 Prevalence of digital dermatitis in dairy cattle

05:37 – 09:50 Prevalence of digital dermatitis as a cause of lameness in beef cattle

09:51 – 12:34 What bacteria are involved in digital dermatitis lesions?

12:35 – 14:41 How does digital dermatitis get into a herd?

14:42 – 17:35 Risk factors for DD

17:36 – 19:19 Recognizing DD lesions in a lame cow

19:20 – 20:53 Welfare and production consequences of DD

20:54 – 25:16 How is DD treated?

25:17 – 27:20 Challenges with foot baths as a treatment option

27:21 – 28:42 Potential for vaccines for DD

28:43 – 31:36 Keeping DD out of your herd

31:37 – 32:30  Resources for learning more about DD

32:31 – 33:20  Closing comments