Expert session: Foot health in dairy cattle

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Thursday

December

16:00 CET

Expert session: Foot health in dairy cattle

As lameness continues to be a significant issue in dairy cattle, early detection and effective treatment are crucial for maintaining animal health and productivity.

In this webinar, dr. Arne Vanhoudt will provide an update on the recent developments related to the three most important causes of lameness in dairy cattle: sole hemorrhages and ulcers, white line lesions, and digital dermatitis. During the session, the role of inflammation, wound healing and diagnostics will be discussed, as well as various other aspects.

This live webinar will also include a Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to ask your questions and gain further insights. Register now to reserve your place. You can watch the webinar on your computer, tablet or mobile phone.

For more information or to arrange a meeting with one of our experts, please contact support@gdanimalhealth.com

Presentation by: Dr. Arne Vanhoudt, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECBHM - EBVS®

Arne Vanhoudt graduated as veterinary surgeon from Ghent University, Belgium, in 2009. Hereafter he moved to the United Kingdom to work in farm animal practice for a while, followed by a 3-year residency in bovine health management at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, UK. During his time at the Royal Veterinary College, Arne was involved in welfare audits for a UK supermarket. In 2015, Arne started a position as lecturer in bovine health management at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University. He combined his teaching position with research: first on selective dry cow therapy, followed by a PhD on applied veterinary research on bovine digital dermatitis. In 2016 he passed the boarding examination and became a European Veterinary Specialist in Bovine Health Management (Dipl. ECBHM - EBVS®).

Since 2022 he joined Royal GD where he is involved in the national disease surveillance for cattle, bovine foot health and contract research. Arne is particularly interested in foot health, cow comfort and animal welfare.