Theme: digital dermatitis in cattle

Digital dermatitis in cattle: Part I: factors contributing to the development of digital dermatitis

Authors
  • A. Vermeersch
  • G. Opsomer

Abstract

Digital dermatitis or Mortellaro’s disease is a highly prevalent bovine dermatological disorder situated in the foot region that causes lameness and impairs animal welfare. In this first part of a twin paper, the role of genetics, immunity, bacteria and hygiene in the development of this complex disease are described. There is still no consensus regarding the role of the immune system and the typically isolated Treponema spp. in the pathogenesis of digital dermatitis. Moisture and dirt are undoubtedly important for disease transmission in and between dairy farms; furthermore, the genetic component of the disease will be more deeply discussed.

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Vermeersch, A. & Opsomer, G., (2019) “Digital dermatitis in cattle: Part I: factors contributing to the development of digital dermatitis”, Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift 88(5), 247-258. doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/vdt.v88i5.15996

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30 Oct 2019
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