By Ledecky, V. and Orsag, A. and Veghova, J., Folia Veterinaria, 1997
Description
Dermatitis digitalis was diagnosed in 170 of 596 dairy cows with lameness on 2 farms with different housing systems in Kosice, Slovakia [date not specified]. 134 of 500 cows (26.8%) kept on a bedding-free floor and 36 of 96 cows (37.5%) kept in traditional housing with bedding were affected. Hind legs were affected in 87% of cases and forelegs in 13%. Lesions were located mainly on the plantar surface of the heel (115 cows). Traditionally housed cows were treated with chloramphenicol ointment (chronicin ung.) and were bandaged for 10 days. Cows in bedding-free housing were treated with flavonoids (Teraprol spray) without bandages for 9 days. Both treatments were 100% effective
Dermatitis digitalis was diagnosed in 170 of 596 dairy cows with lameness on 2 farms with different housing systems in Kosice, Slovakia [date not specified]. 134 of 500 cows (26.8%) kept on a bedding-free floor and 36 of 96 cows (37.5%) kept in traditional housing with bedding were affected. Hind legs were affected in 87% of cases and forelegs in 13%. Lesions were located mainly on the plantar surface of the heel (115 cows). Traditionally housed cows were treated with chloramphenicol ointment (chronicin ung.) and were bandaged for 10 days. Cows in bedding-free housing were treated with flavonoids (Teraprol spray) without bandages for 9 days. Both treatments were 100% effective
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