By Moffitt, J. A. and Nutter, W. T., Veterinary Record, 1990
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This letter reports outbreaks of interdigital dermatitis in winter or spring in cubicle housed cattle fed silage, with sporadic cases at grass in the summer. Hind feet were affected most frequently (85%) and usually both hind feet (90%). Treatment with a topical antibiotic/gentian violet aerosol after cleansing and paring was usually effective. Zinc sulphate footbaths at a concentration of 20% proved useful in controlling the spread and as therapy of mild forms of the condition. An assessment of the economics of the disease is made
This letter reports outbreaks of interdigital dermatitis in winter or spring in cubicle housed cattle fed silage, with sporadic cases at grass in the summer. Hind feet were affected most frequently (85%) and usually both hind feet (90%). Treatment with a topical antibiotic/gentian violet aerosol after cleansing and paring was usually effective. Zinc sulphate footbaths at a concentration of 20% proved useful in controlling the spread and as therapy of mild forms of the condition. An assessment of the economics of the disease is made
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