Episode Details

In this interview, Lee Ericson of Zinpro explains why hoof health matters most in a cow's first 60 days of milk. Lameness in that window can lower peak milk, increase days open, and lead to early culling. He covers how wet, muddy conditions increase digital dermatitis and foot rot, why accurate hoof records help producers spot trends, and how trimmers, nutritionists, and management can work together to reduce lameness.