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Kayla Pecora

Kayla Pecora

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Hoof structural integrity, formation and the importance of hard alpha-keratin

May 7, 2022
Kayla Pecora
Nothing good can be built on a faulty foundation. On a cow, that foundation is its hooves. Therefore, it’s time to look at what the foundation is comprised of and how the foundation is built. We are still talking cows and hooves, though, right?
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3 ways to assess lameness

February 24, 2021
Kayla Pecora
Lameness is simply defined as “a symptom of pain.” Lameness is the third-most common reason for culling cows, after infertility and mastitis, and it is reported that 10% of dairy cattle are culled due to this affliction.
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14 common hoof and leg issues that can lead to lameness

February 1, 2021
Kayla Pecora

Depending on the cause of lameness, there are different signs to watch for to help determine the issue and treatment course of action.


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Health Canada reviews footbath products

February 1, 2020
Kayla Pecora
Recently, Health Canada extensively reviewed footbath products containing copper sulphate and zinc sulphate to determine whether they require drug identification number (DIN) registration or if they can be classified as a “veterinary health product” (VHP) in Canada.
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How to create a space for efficient hoof trimming

October 31, 2019
Kayla Pecora
By creating a space to safely and efficiently work on cows’ hooves, dairy farmers can take hoof health and lameness prevention to the next level.
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How to deal with digital dermatitis without tetracycline

May 31, 2019
Kayla Pecora
Treating digital dermatitis with tetracycline has long been a standard approach, but now is the time to seek alternative methods of treatment, starting with proper identification and prevention.
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Tetracycline regulations and their impact on digital dermatitis in dairy cattle

January 31, 2019
Kayla Pecora
New regulations around tetracycline use and availability means there will now be some red tape around the antibiotic commonly used to treat digital dermatitis.
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