Foot rot is an infection that causes swelling, heat, and inflammation in the foot, resulting in severe lameness that occurs suddenly. Dr. Randall Raymond, Director of Research and Veterinary Services ...

When considering at-home treatment, Jones said most of the time true foot root is easily treated with pharmaceuticals such as Oxytetracycline, Draxin or Nuflor. Typically if it is a straightforward ...

“Foot rot can lead to cattle lameness, resulting in lost performance and profitability for your cattle operation,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.

Excessive rain is a signal for cattle producers to keep an eye out for lameness in their animals, the first sign of foot rot. Foot rot is a painful condition that can become chronic if treatment is ...

In cow-calf operations lameness can also be connected to foot problems. Infectious conditions such as foot rot and digital dermatitis can occur. Some can be metabolic and mechanical problems such as ...

Cattle grazing in flooded or muddy fields have a higher risk of contracting the bacterial infections foot rot and pinkeye, Purdue Extension veterinary specialist W. Mark Hilton says. (Purdue ...

“Foot rot is a common infectious disease in cattle and is also known as sore foot and foul foot,” said Dr. John Currin, a Virginia Tech veteranarian. “Technically the disease is called interdigital ...

MANHATTAN — Water can be refreshing for both humans and cattle. But sometimes ponds may cause risk to the animals, especially in summer. That is why the water must be monitored. “Watering ponds need ...

Mud or a wet weather that leaves pastures and pens wet and boggy can present challenges for hoof health in cattle. If feet are continually wet the hoof horn and skin of the feet become softer and more ...