Aims:
- To assess the prevalence and risk factors of the disease in Finland
- To analyse the existing bacteria in Finland using the sequencing of scraping and biopsy samples
- To compile guidelines for controlling and preventing the disease on a farm level
Keywords:
digital dermatitis DD, hoof infection
Responsible project leader:
Timo Soveri, Professor, University of Helsinki, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Person at Finnish Food Authority responsible for the project:
Sinikka Pelkonen, Head of Unit, Veterinary Bacteriology and Pathology Unit
In cooperation with:
University of Helsinki, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine;
Estonian University of Life Sciences
Project status:
In progress
Year of commencement:
2018
Year of completion:
2021
Project financed by:
Development Fund of Agriculture and Forestry Makera