Footrot is one of the most common and painful conditions in beef and dairy cattle, with prevention through nutrition and management significantly reducing its occurrence.
Footrot causes significant pain that impairs cattle ability to walk, eat, and drink normally. Untreated animals suffer progressive welfare deterioration as secondary infections develop. Prevention through proper nutrition, hoof care, and environmental management is more effective and welfare-positive than treatment after infection. Early identification and treatment prevents much preventable suffering.