Vet med scientists find better, safer treatments for hoof disease in cattle
Monday, November 11, 2013 - 08:00
in Health & Medicine
(Phys.org) —For almost 40 years, digital dermatitis has plagued cattle throughout the world. Also called heel warts, these painful hoof lesions limit the amount of time cows can stand and feed, which can hinder animal welfare and food production. The disease can be found on almost every beef and dairy farm in North America, so it has a significant economic impact on those industries in the United States.