• Digital Dermatitis with Dr. Karin Orsel

  • Apr 20 2023
  • Length: 33 mins
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Digital Dermatitis with Dr. Karin Orsel

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  • Dr. Karin Orsel from the University of Calgary School of Veterinary Medicine joins the podcast to discuss an emerging cause of lameness in beef cattle herds and feedlots known as digital dermatitis. She explains the importance of this disease as a cause of lameness in cattle, how to recognize it, and the challenges with treatment and prevention.

    00:00 – 01:46 Introduction

    01:47 – 3:45 Digital dermatitis – what are all the different names for this condition?

    3:46 - 5:37 Prevalence of digital dermatitis in dairy cattle

    05:37 – 09:50 Prevalence of digital dermatitis as a cause of lameness in beef cattle

    09:51 – 12:34 What bacteria are involved in digital dermatitis lesions?

    12:35 – 14:41 How does digital dermatitis get into a herd?

    14:42 – 17:35 Risk factors for DD

    17:36 – 19:19 Recognizing DD lesions in a lame cow

    19:20 – 20:53 Welfare and production consequences of DD

    20:54 – 25:16 How is DD treated?

    25:17 – 27:20 Challenges with foot baths as a treatment option

    27:21 – 28:42 Potential for vaccines for DD

    28:43 – 31:36 Keeping DD out of your herd

    31:37 – 32:30 Resources for learning more about DD

    32:31 – 33:20 Closing comments
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