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Dealing with udder cleft dermatitis

With udder cleft dermatitis affecting most of the UK dairy herd, Katie Fallon speaks to the team at LLM Farm Vets on cause, prevention and treatment of the skin condition

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Udder Cleft Dermatitis is a common skin condition within the UK dairy herd, primarily affecting the udder cleft, where the udder meets the body wall.
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Udder Cleft Dermatitis is a common skin condition within the UK dairy herd, primarily affecting the udder cleft, where the udder meets the body wall.

An infection caused by bacteria entering a sore or area of abrasion, udder cleft dermatitis (UCD) is a common skin condition present on most dairy farms. However, the extent of the infection is not always...

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