04 April 2023

New study aims to get to grips with lameness

On this week’s OviCast podcast, we’re joined by Jake Delaney, postgraduate student, and Dr. Frank Campion, Teagasc Researcher, to discuss a new project that aims to examine lameness and associated issues on Irish farms.

Jake first outlines the common causes and issues around lameness, while Frank discusses the impact it has on performance and some of the practical control issues that occur at farm level.

Jake explains what they will be examining in the study and highlights an online survey that is currently available and he encourages farmers to complete. The survey can be accessed here.

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