Evaluation of potassium monopersulfate footbath solution for controlling digital dermatitis in lactating dairy cattle. A randomized clinical trial.
Res Vet Sci
; 170: 105180, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Our objective was to assess potassium monopersulfate as a disinfectant used in footbath to control digital dermatitis (DD) in dairy cows. We hypothesized that a potassium monopersulfate solution would control DD. A 180-day randomized negative controlled trial was conducted in a 265-Holstein free-stall facility. Throughout the trial, foot bathing was performed bi-weekly using a split (left vs. right feet) footbath one tub filled with 1% potassium monopersulfate (treatment), the other with tap water (control). Digital dermatitis lesions were scored during trimming chute examinations of the unwashed hind heels every 90 days using the modified M-scoring system. Digital dermatitis lesions were re-categorized into four variables 1) inactive; 2) active; 3) any; 4) inactive or absence of DD lesions. Three longitudinal outcomes were characterized risks of 1) developing a DD lesion; 2) reactivating an inactive DD lesion; 3) development of an inactive or the absence of the DD lesion. A generalized linear model was used to compare the variables and longitudinal outcomes between treated and control groups. Prevalence of active DD lesions increased from 12.5% to 39.9% between days 0 and 90. This significant increase in prevalence justified the discontinuation of the study on day 90 for ethical reasons. There was no statistical difference between treated and control groups for the first outcome (RR 1.0; 95% CI 0.62, 1.7), the second outcome (RR 1.0; 95% CI 0.62,-1.7); or the third outcome (RR 0.88; 95% CI 0.37, 2.1). A 1% potassium monopersulfate footbath solution appears ineffective to control DD in this study.
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Contexto em Saúde:
6_ODS3_enfermedades_notrasmisibles
Problema de saúde:
6_skin_diseases
Assunto principal:
Sulfatos
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Doenças dos Bovinos
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Compostos de Potássio
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Dermatite Digital
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Doenças do Pé
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Casco e Garras
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Ethics
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Res Vet Sci
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article