The Healthy Feet Project

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Sole ulcers

Sole ulcers arise when the soft tissues inside the sole are damaged and normal horn cannot be produced.

Damage can be caused by:

  • physical pressure
  • changes in the physiology and metabolism of the cow linked to calving, illness or diet
 Sole Ulcers
 Bristol University Veterinary School - Lameness control programme
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