Developments in managing dairy cow foot health

Abstract

When it comes to herd health issues in the GB dairy herd, lameness is currently heading the agenda. Practicing cattle veterinary surgeons might interpret this as a cause for alarm or as an opportunity. The past decade has seen some important developments to reinforce an evidence-based approach to helping farmers improve foot health. With the correct training, veterinary surgeons should feel confident that their input will be both effective and valued.