Lameness: Survey results of causes and farmer management practices in Ireland

Jake Delaney, a Postgraduate student at Teagasc, joins Ciaran Lynch on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss some of the results of a survey he collected last year looking at ovine lameness in Ireland and assessment of farmer management.

Jakes gives some background to the issues and his survey, and the type and level of lameness reported and the increased levels of CODD witnessed are discussed.

Jake talks to us about correct identification and the impact that can have on control, while a discussion takes place on management practices on farm to reduce lameness, prompt treatment, culling repeat offenders and quarantine.

The podcast concludes with Jake summarising some of the key findings and other ongoing work in the area.

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