347: AHDB Dairy: Reducing lameness with anti-inflammatories

Lameness is one of the most costly challenges facing British dairy farmers today, with each case amounting to around £330. Affected animals produce less milk, take longer to get back in calf, and are more likely to be culled. Addressing lameness incidences on your farm will not only help your bottom line but also make a big difference to animal welfare and staff morale. In this episode, Knowledge Exchange Manager Alan McFadzean is joined by Dr James Wilson and herd manager David Bacon, to talk about the results from a recent AHDB funded study into whether non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can improve cure rates for claw horn lesions. Find more information on lameness in dairy cows Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you'd like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email: [email protected].    This episode was produced and edited by Kate Smith, Marcomms Executive (Dairy).