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
