Don’t Be on the Hind Foot When Tackling Scald

About this episode

Jake Delaney discusses scald in lambs, its causes, effects on performance and welfare, and treatment options.

Jake Delaney, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, joins us this week to discuss scald in lambs and why it’s such a common challenge at this stage of the season. Jake explains what causes scald, how it affects animal performance and welfare, and why it should never be ignored. We also explore how scald can act as a gateway for more severe conditions such as footrot and CODD, making early detection and treatment essential. The episode covers practical treatment options and outlines best-practice approaches for managing and preventing foot issues in your flock this season. For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

People in this episode

Host: OviCast

Guest: Jake Delaney

Topics covered

• scald in lambs
• animal performance
• animal welfare
• foot issues
• treatment options
• prevention

Keywords

• scald
• lambs
• animal welfare
• footrot
• CODD
• treatment
• prevention

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Organizations: Teagasc, OviCast

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