Healthy Hooves ^TM is patented and EPA-registered in the US as a safe acid solution that solublizes copper and, therefore, can be a preventative for Papillomatous Digital Dermatitis (PDD) if used as directed. 

Healthy Hooves ^TM contains a buffering system that provides a consistently effective footbath life throughout the processing of up to 400 cows.

The use of formalin and copper sulphate alone in the treatment of Papillomatous Digital Dermatitis (PDD) is hazardous to human health and the environment. 

Papillomatous Digital Dermatitis (PDD 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.

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. 

 

 

 

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