Hoof care specialists recommend footbathsbecause they provide consistent and thorough treatment of the entire hoof. However, accurate measuring and mixing of chemicals is critical. Even minor mistakes can result in footbaths which are ineffective or even harmful. When footbaths fail, human error is often to blame. Footbath dosing systems minimize human error and labor associated with […]
Dairy producers today know the importance of using footbath additives correctly to achieve best results from their hoof health program. Here is a sample program using the HoofMax additive from AgroChem for copper and zinc sulfate footbaths for best results . 3 Easy Steps For Best Results When Using HoofMax Measurements and simple math calculations are all that is needed. Once […]
Hairy Heel Wart, (Digital Dermatitis), a condition well-known to dairy producers, is quickly becoming an issue for beef producers as well. According to Dr. Jan Shearer, ISU Extension Veterinarian at Iowa State University, there has been an increase in incidence of DD, causing a significant problem for the beef industry. Digital Dermatitis causes heel erosion and eats […]
Copper sulfate is a staple on many dairy operations these days, thanks to its efficacy in treating and preventing hoof health problems. Copper sulfate is bacteriostatic, binding to and neutralizing pathogens in organic matter that can cause digital dermatitis and other problems. After 150 cow passes or so, the used solution is traditionally mixed with manure waste […]
The multiple challenges of fighting the “good fight” against infectious hoof disease can make it tough to gauge the real extent of lameness in your dairy herd. They can also inadvertently lead to some cows being retreated for the same stubborn hoof lesion at every trimming, while others who may need it go untreated. Noted […]
With cold weather right around the corner, it’s important to make sure your hoof health regimen is ready for the months ahead. Winter conditions present several challenges. Freezing temperatures can prevent footbath set-up, and many anti-microbials are negatively affected by lower temperatures. Bacteria that cause hairy heel wart, on the other hand, are not as affected, and […]
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