Digital Dermatitis Farming Note

Since it was first recorded in the UK in 1984, digital dermatitis has become endemic in herds and is a significant welfare and economic concern.  Previously just thought of as a cattle disease, it is now increasingly being seen in sheep and as of earlier this year, goats.  Although we are still in the dark about a lot of the details of its transmission, we do know that good dry foot hygiene and cleanliness are imperative for its control.  See this Farming Note for details of the disease and how to control it on your farm.