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Episode 53 - Winter Hoof Care
All About Agriculture
English - December 22, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 1 Byte - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCourses Education Science agriculture agronomy crops science farm farming dairy cattle livestock the ohio state university Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Winter weather complicates general hoof care management because we get frozen and uneven walking surfaces, along with cold, wet surfaces and slippery areas. Wet conditions, and physical trauma that can result from those uneven walking surfaces and slips while walking contribute to higher incidences of digital dermatitis.
This podcast discusses the effect of winter weather on digital dermatitis management and provides some ideas and tips to keep hooves healthy and digital dermatitis at bay during the winter.