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Papillomatous Digital Dermatitis (PDD), commonly known as Hairy Hoof Wart or Hairy Heel Wart, is an infectious-claw disease in cattle caused by a bacteria. Affected cows will develop sore eczema on the skin (canopy edge) related to clover. |
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Eczema is painful and can cause lameness of different degrees. It lowers reproductive efficiency and reduces milk production. |
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Problems with digital dermatitis occurs mainly in groups where poor hygiene in manure paths may exist or introduction of infected animals into the herd. |