Lameness in Dairy Cows
Lameness in Dairy Cows
Can cost dairy producers up to $300/case!
- The second most costly problem on a dairy farm.
- Mastitis is still the #1 reason
- Infectious Disease
- Hairy Heel Warts
- Can infect the entire herd!
- Non-Infectious
- Bruises
- Ulcers
- Does not typically affect the entire herd—if caught early enough.
Causes of Lameness
- Poor Facility Design
- Cows standing too much!
- Poor Walking Surfaces
- Lack of Maintenance hoof trimming
- Excessive Stress on Cows
- Poor Nutrition
- Poor Hoof Hygiene
- Cows walking in too much manure!
- Lack of Protocols for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases
BouMatic Solutions for Lameness, Prevention is the Key!
- Proper Use of Footbaths and footbath products
- Regular cleaning and replenishment of footbaths
- Proper cleaning of all cow traffic areas
- Regular maintenance hoof trimming
StepSept FB-T100
- Topical Spray
- Reduce the size and severity of hairy heel warts quickly!
- Quickly and Easily applied with spray applicator
StepSept CSE-200
- Footbath Chemical Enhancer
- Reduce Footbath Costs
- Reduce Copper/Zinc usage—Minimizes environmental impact
- Improve Effectiveness of Footbaths
StepSept pH Down
- Footbath Super Acidifier / Extender
- Reduce Cost of Footbath
- Reduces Copper / Zinc usage 50%—Minimizes environmental impact
- Improves Effectiveness of Footbaths
- Handles high soil loads better for a longer lasting footbath
Talk to your local BouMatic Dealer about how StepSept Hoofcare products can improve your dairy farm’s lameness issues and improve your bottom line!