These links focus on the scientific and academic articles of recent information available regarding healthy hoof maintenance programs.  These studies and references primarily include dairy cattle as the main emphasis but also include treatment for sheep and other herd animals.  It is important to note that a major factor in any healthy hoof program will include proper management of footbaths and walking paths.  These factors contribute greatly in the success or failure of any program and will impact the overall  effectiveness of any treatment process.

 

· Formalin Study 2004

· Westpoint Study Results

· Westpoint Summary

· Mobility Scoring Sheet

· Printable (PDF) Presentation

· PowerPoint Presentation

· NEW!!!  YouTube Videos of Good Hoof care practices.

 

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· Lameness in Dairy Cattle

· Copper Sulfate for Footbaths - Options and Alternatives

· Applied and Environmental Microbiology June 2002, Negative Effects of High pH on Biocidal Efficacy of Copper and Silver Ions in controlling Ligionella. By Yu-sen E. Lin 2001]

· Foot Rot, Foot Warts and Footbaths

· Footbath design and Construction

· NNY Agricultural Development Program 2006-2007 Project Report

· Pennsylvania Dairy Health & Bio-Security Manual