Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Clinical Perspectives of Digital Dermatitis in Dairy and Beef Cattle.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Plummer, Paul J & Krull, Adam
- Affiliation:
- Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine · United States
Abstract
Digital dermatitis is a polybacterial disease process of dairy and beef cattle. Lesions are most commonly identified on the plantar aspect of the interdigital cleft of the hind limbs. Treponema spp are routinely present in large numbers of active lesions. Lesions are painful to the touch and can result in clinical lameness. The infectious nature generally results in endemic infection of cattle herds and management requires a comprehensive and integrated multipronged approach. This article provides current perspectives regarding management and treatment of digital dermatitis on dairy and beef cattle operations and provides a review for clinicians dealing with a clinical outbreak.
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