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Digital dermatitis in dairy cattle.

R W Blowey1, M W Sharp

  • 1Wood Veterinary Group, Gloucester.

The Veterinary Record
|May 21, 1988
PubMed
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A novel digital dermatitis condition caused lameness in dairy cows. Topical treatment with gentian violet and tetracycline aerosol spray proved effective in resolving the inflammation.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Dermatology
  • Ruminant Health

Background:

  • Digital dermatitis is a significant concern in dairy herds, leading to lameness and reduced productivity.
  • A specific presentation of digital dermatitis, characterized by epidermal inflammation above the coronet, was observed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a distinct digital dermatitis lesion in a dairy herd.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of a specific topical treatment for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observation of affected dairy cattle.
  • Topical treatment involving manual excoriation of the lesion.
  • Application of a gentian violet and tetracycline aerosol spray.

Main Results:

  • A localized epidermal inflammatory lesion was identified above the coronet, between the heel bulbs.

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  • The described topical treatment regimen was effective in resolving the condition.
  • Despite rapid onset and high incidence suggesting infection, no single causative organism was consistently isolated.

    • Conclusions:

    • A specific form of digital dermatitis can be effectively treated with topical gentian violet and tetracycline.
    • The etiology of this digital dermatitis presentation remains unclear, warranting further investigation.