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A treatment process to minimise the effect of
Papillomatous Digital Dermatitis (PDD).
Another solution from PTS.
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What is Papillomatous Digital
Dermatitis (PDD)?
• Papillomatous Digital Dermatitis (PDD) was first
recognized in the US in 1980. It is an infectious-claw
disease in cattle caused by a bacteria. Specific etiology
is unknown but spirochetes have been consistently
isolated from the lesions, tentatively identified as
Treponema spp.
• Affected cows will develop sore eczema on the skin
(canopy edge) related to clover. Eczema is painful and
can cause lameness of different degrees. It lowers
reproductive efficiency and reduces milk production.
• Problems with digital dermatitis occurs mainly in groups
where poor hygiene in manure paths may exist or with
introduction of infected animals into the herd. The
appearance and location of the lesion as well as its
transmission to other cattle differentiate it from foot rot.
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What is Papillomatous Digital
Dermatitis (PDD)?
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Papillomatous digital dermatitis (PDD) and
digital dermatitis (DD) are often thought of
as different stages of the same disease
process. PDD being the more chronic form
with the development of papilloma-like
structures usually on the plantar surface of
the hind foot just proximal to the heel bulbs.
It is characterized by epidermal proliferation
that after several weeks produces the “hairy
warts” or papillomatous lesions.
What do veterinarians recommend
for the TREATMENT of PDD?
• A topical Anti-Biotic therapy with a
light wrap for 3—5 days will generally
resolve all but the most advanced
infestation.
• Vaccines are being used with
promising but irregular results.
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What do veterinarians recommend
for PREVENTING PDD?
• Studies have shown that a consistent use
of a footbath with either formalin or copper
sulphate as a disinfectant, will show a
positive impact on PDD in dairy cows.
• Footbaths must be properly maintained to
effectively prevent contamination which
limits the impact of both formalin and
copper sulphate.
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What are my options?
Formalin : A suspected carcinogen and known
respiratory, eye and skin contact irritant. When
mixed with water, is effective for 150 cows
before recharging the solution.
Copper Sulphate : An effective method but copper
sulphate is limited in solubility, the footbath must
be recharged about every 200 cows.
Healthy Hooves® with Copper Sulphate : A low pH,
US patented, triple buffered formula that
solublizes copper sulphate as it is mixed. This
reduces copper sulphate by 80% and is effective
for 400 cows before recharging.
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How does Formalin compare?
• Formalin is a known irritant and suspected
carcinogen. It can be effective in limited
applications. Tests have proven formalin
ineffective at concentrations below 2% or
operating temperatures below 10 degrees
Celsius.
• Evaporation alone will reduce the solution to
2% concentration in 24—48 hours. Manure
contamination and use of solution will further
reduce efficacy. Studies show a typical
formalin footbath is effective to treat only 150
or fewer cows per charge.
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Beware: Formalin is dangerous!
A known irritant and a suspected carcinogen.
Skin Contact and Absorption
•Symptoms: Mild irritation to severe dermatitis.
•Acne, sores or abrasions allow formalin to enter the body more
readily.
Eye Contact
•Symptoms: range from mild irritation to permanent corneal cloudiness
and loss of vision.
•As the concentration increases, the eyes become itchy and watery.
Inhalation and Ingestion
•Symptoms: Severe irritation of the tissues lining the mouth, throat and
stomach. Low concentration can cause difficulty breathing, burning of
the nose and throat, cough and heavy tearing.
•Higher concentrations can cause severe coughing, chest tightness and
swelling, or spasm in the throat.
•Absorption into the blood-stream through the digestive tract can cause
damage to the liver or other internal organs.
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Why Copper Sulphate?
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Copper has been proven effective in the
treatment of the bacteria that causes
Papillomatous Digital Dermatitis (PDD).
Copper Sulphate (CuSO4) has been the
preferred source of Copper.
CuSO4, when dissolved in water, produces
Copper ions (Cu++), which kill bacteria.
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But, there is an issue…
…Copper is a heavy metal !
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Environmental Concerns
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Copper disposal is a
growing concern of
many dairy farmers.
…And it isn’t going to
get any better.
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Legislative Activity
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Increasing environmental concerns
are stirring lobbyists and activists to
create and promote legislation that
will reduce heavy metals.
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Legislative Activity
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When enacted,
legislation will lead to
additional operating
costs to comply with
regulations or
possible fines for
noncompliance.
Question for Today
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How do I minimise the effect of
Papillomatous Digital
Dermatitis (PDD) while
reducing Copper Sulphate in
footbaths and eliminating the
dangers of formalin?
The answer is…
Healthy
®
Hooves
the Copper Delivery System®
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Healthy Hooves® uses a US patented, low pH, triple
buffered formula. A 2% solution will effectively dissolve
copper sulphate resulting in a chemically chelated
compound.
Healthy Hooves® overcomes the solubility issue and
more importantly, controls the release of the cupric ion
(Cu ++). Copper is released by biological demand
instead of the water conditions. As solubility increases,
copper remains bio-available thereby reducing copper
sulphate use by 80% or more.
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The CuSO4 “Solubility Issue”
CuSO4 solubility is completely dependent upon pH.
Copper Solubility vs. pH
100%
90%
As pH
increases,
solubility of
CuSO4
decreases.
80%
70%
% Soluble
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60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
% Insoluble
15.22%
22.61%
30.00%
36.96%
76.09%
82.61%
95.65%
100.00%
% Soluble
84.78%
77.39%
70.00%
63.04%
23.91%
17.39%
4.35%
0.00%
pH
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Yu-sen E. Lin (2001, October). Negative Effect of High pH on Biocidal Efficacy of Copper and Silver
Ions in Controlling Legionella Pneumophila. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, June 2002, p.
2711-2715, Vol. 68, No. 6. Retrieved January 31, 2005, from
http://aem.asm.org/cgi/content/full/68/6/2711/F3.
The “Solubility Issue” In The
Footbath
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An addition of 10 kgs. of Copper Sulphate in a 200
liter footbath could provide a maximum of ~10,600
ppm of active Copper ion.
Average pH of hard water is 7.2. Copper Sulphate at
5% in hard water results in a pH of approx. 4.5.
A pH of 4.5 would result in 66% (8,250 ppm), active
Copper ion.
Remaining 34% (4,250 ppm) of Copper remains
insoluble and precipitates to the bottom of the
footbath in an inactive form.
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Result:
Precipitated Copper
=
Excessive Copper in Environment
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Benefits of using Healthy Hooves® :
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Consistent low pH, through a buffered system
 Maintains maximum solubility of CuSO4 in
footbath @ 85%
 Provides environment where bacteria cannot
grow (bacteriostatic)
Non-corrosive to skin tissue
Compliance with anticipated environmental
regulations on Copper use
Saves YOU money
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Footbath Makeup
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Variable:
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Healthy Hooves® is designed to be used at an
economical 2% by volume in the footbath to
maintain a buffered, predictable low pH.
The dairy has the choice/control of the amount of
Copper used in treatment based on herd condition.
Advantage:
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Control over treatment
Control over cost
Control over environmental stewardship
Eliminates the dangers of Formalin
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Control Over Treatment
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Healthy Hooves® at 2% by volume, controls
the pH in the footbath to maximise Copper
solubility at 85%.
The dairy can incrementally reduce the
amount of CuSO4 used in the footbath to find
the optimum level of efficacy.
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Sample Treatment Plan
The treatment plan recommends reducing the Copper
Sulphate incrementally while the hoof trimmers
closely monitor the herd.
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Calculation Assumptions:
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200 litre footbaths
200 cows
2 footbaths a day, a minimum of 3
days a week, 312 treatments/year
This is a maintenance program
and outbreak treatment will require
additional materials and footbath
treatments.
Switching from formalin and/or
severe infestation will require
additional treatments for a period
of 3 – 12 weeks.
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Cost & Use of Formalin:
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Formalin at 6% solution use for 200 cows
12 ltr./footbath times 1.4 charges/200 treatments **
33.6 ltr./400 treatments/day = .084 ltr./treatment
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5,241 litres of Formalin at 6% solution per year
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.084 ltr./treatment Formalin * £.95 /ltr. = £8.0 pence/treatment
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** Studies show formalin is effective for 150 cows and will require a
recharge every 150 treatments. Your results may vary based on
your herd health and footbath maintenance procedures.
Cost & Use of CuSO4 alone:
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CuSO4 alone, 5% solution for use for 200 cows
10 kg./footbath /200 treatments **
20 kg./400 treatments = .05 kg./treatment
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3,120 kgs. of CuSO4 per year
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Cost : .05 kg. CuSO4 times £2.25/kg. = 11.12 pence/treatment
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** Studies show CuSO4 alone is effective for 200 cows and will
require a recharge every 200 treatments. Your results may vary
based on your herd health and footbath maintenance procedures.
Cost & Use of CuSO4 and
Healthy Hooves®
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Healthy Hooves® at 2% by volume for 200 cows
4 litres ** for 400 treatments Plus 4 kg. CuSO4
624 kgs. of CuSO4 per year, 624 litres of Healthy Hooves®
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Cost
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4 kgs. CuSO4 /400 treatments = .01 kgs./treatment
.01 kgs. CuSO4 times £2.25/kg. = 2.25 pence/treatment
4 litres Healthy Hooves® /400 treatments = .01 litres/treatment
.01 litres * £4.95 = 4.95 pence/treatment
Total 4.95 pence + 2.25 pence = 7.2 pence/treatment
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** Studies show CuSO4 plus 2% Healthy Hooves solution will
maintain Cu ++ efficacy for 400 “passes”. Your results may vary
based on your herd health and footbath maintenance procedures.
Annual Usage and Cost/Treatment
Kilograms per Year
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Control Over Costs
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By reducing the overhead of charging the
footbath. A single charge of Healthy Hooves®
lasts twice as long as CuSO4 alone and 2.8 times
as long as Formalin. This reduces labor costs by
reducing the number of footbath charges.
By reducing materials cost by 35% over CuSO4
alone and 10% less than formalin.
By reducing or avoiding costs associated with
regulations that dictate Copper disposal
requirements.
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Control Over Environmental
Stewardship
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By reducing the amount
of CuSO4 impacting the
environment by 80% or
more.
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Eliminate Formalin, Improve the
Workplace and Reduce Health Hazards
Eliminate the dangers of
Formalin from the farm.
Keep your workers safe
and your herd healthy.
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Healthy Hooves ®
Puts the farmer in control by:
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Maintaining healthy dairy herds, through
patented, innovative technology.
Reducing overall use of CuSO4 to comply
with anticipated environmental regulations
on Copper.
Reducing cost per treatment.
Aiding the farmer in being a good
environmental steward.
Eliminating the dangers of formalin.
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Healthy Hooves ® product options
Healthy Hooves® is used with copper sulphate and the
farmer controls concentration levels based on herd
health.
Healthy Hooves® RTU where the farmer uses a pre-mix
solution of Healthy Hooves® and copper sulphate.
Healthy Hooves® Ultimate is a pre-mix solution of
Healthy Hooves®, copper sulphate and zinc sulphate
used for treating cattle or sheep.
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Healthy Hooves® For walk through footbath used at 2% strength
with an addition of Copper Sulphate at 2%.
First 3 weeks add 4 Kgs of Copper Sulphate. Ongoing footbathing
add 2 Kgs of Copper Sulphate unless Digital Dermatitis is present
continue with 4 Kgs of Copper Sulphate.
For optimum results footbath a minimum of 3 times per week.
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Healthy Hooves Ultimate™ For walk through footbath used at
2% strength with an addition of Zinc Sulphate at 4%
For foot bathing sheep in an enclosed pen use Healthy Hooves
Ultimate™ at 2% strength, with a addition of Zinc Sulphate at
4% for up to 30 minutes.
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Healthy Hooves RTU™ should be used at 2%
by volume. A typical dilution is 4 Litres in a
200 Litre footbath with the following additions
of Copper Sulphate.
First 3 weeks add 4 Kgs of Copper Sulphate.
Ongoing footbathing add 2 Kgs of Copper
Sulphate unless Digital Dermatitis is present
continue with 4 Kgs of Copper Sulphate.
For optimum results footbath a minimum of 3
times per week.
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Contact your stockist today…
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