Preparation for digital dermatitis treatment of the cattle

Limb disease in cows is a widespread pathology and the incidence in some herds can be as high as 35%. With the manifestation of this disease, milk production farms suffer colossal losses. The aim of the research was to determine the incidence of orthopedic pathologies in cows and to develop a drug for digital dermatitis treatment in cattle. The object of the study was dairy cows of the black-and-white Holsteinized breed at dairy complexes and farms in the Orel region. During the study period at milk production enterprises, among the pathologies of the distal part of the extremities in cows, the following deseases were revealed: anatomical changes and deformities in the structure of the hooves and phalanges, detachment of the sole and hoof wall, calluses (interdigital growths), pododermatitis, digital dermatitis, laminitis and plantar ulcers. For the treatment of digital dermatitis in cattle, a preparation containing substances in the following ratios, wt%: iodophor (СIo = 5.5%) - 70.0; lactic acid (80%) - 5.0; glycerin - 5.0; dimexide - 5.0; ointment base - the rest, has been developed. The developed preparation ensures the recovery of cows after double application. It was noted that the duration of treatment of sick cows with digital dermatitis with the developed drug averaged 7.5 days, and in groups of cows with Top-Hufs gel - 8.5 days. The selected ratio of components in the composition of the ointment provides a slow and uniform release of active iodine, while providing a prolonged antiseptic, disinfectant and analgesic effect. When using the ointment, there were no side effects or allergic reactions.