Evaluation of a Serpens Species Bacterin for Therapy of Bovine Digital Dermatitis

Authors

  • A. P. Fidler Population Health and Pathobiology, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh, NC 27695
  • G. W. Smith Population Health and Pathobiology, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh, NC 27695

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20114018

Keywords:

digital dermatitis, lameness, dairy herd, Serpens species bacterin

Abstract

Digital dermatitis (DD) is a major cause of lameness in many dairy herds. Recurrence rates are high, signaling the need to explore alternative methods of treatment and prevention. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic use of a Serpens species bacterin in a dairy herd known to have a significant prevalence of lameness due to digital dermatitis.

Cover image of the 44th Conference Proceedings: photo of the skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, site of the 2011 AABP Conference. Yellow background.

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Published

2011-09-22

Issue

2011

Section

Research Summaries 1

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