Dr. Gerard Cramer: Lameness Prevention Strategies | Ep. 12

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Gerard Cramer, Professor at the University of Minnesota, discusses dairy cattle lameness and hoof health. He explores the impact of chronic cases, the importance of strategic trimming, and how veterinary professionals can manage lameness more effectively. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The chronic cases, especially ones that have had hoof lesions like sore ulcers and white lines, need to be trimmed more regularly, about every 3 to 6 months."

Meet the guest: Dr. Gerard Cramer is a Professor of Dairy Production Medicine at the University of Minnesota. He holds a DVM and a DVSc in Ruminant Health Management from the University of Guelph. With a strong focus on hoof health, Dr. Cramer has led numerous studies and initiatives on dairy cattle lameness. He is deeply committed to advancing the diagnosis and management of lameness through both preventive and therapeutic strategies.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:00) Introduction
• (01:45) Getting into lameness
• (03:36) Trimming schools
• (04:47) Preventative vs. therapeutic trimming
• (06:50) Chronic vs. new lameness
• (09:19) Managing chronic cases
• (10:26) Closing thoughts

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