Full course description
Course Overview:
Digital dermatitis is a growing concern in beef cattle operations, impacting both performance and animal welfare. This course features a recorded webinar presented by Jan Shearer, DVM, MS, a leading authority on bovine lameness and hoof care. He discusses diagnosis, lesion progression, and the disease impact, along with treatment and control options currently used in feedlot and cow-calf settings.
Veterinarians and veterinary technicians who complete the course content and pass the quiz will earn 0.5 hours of CE credit through the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.
Learning Outcomes:
Learning outcomes: Individuals who complete this course will be able to:
- Recognize common lesion types and describe their progression.
- Describe the impact of digital dermatitis on cattle performance and welfare.
- Understand why diagnosis can be difficult in affected animals.
- Identify control strategies currently being used in beef cattle settings.
Topics:
Treatment and Control of Digital Dermatitis
Course Facilitator:
Craig Payne, DVM, MS
Materials:
- Recorded webinar covering the topic and a full transcript.
- A short five-question quiz to assess understanding of the material. Required for CE credit.
- Instructions for downloading and saving the CE certificate after completing course requirements.
- An optional course evaluation survey.
Length:
30 minutes
Department:
Veterinary Extension and Continuing Education
Credit:
To earn CE credit, participants must:
- View the full presentation or read the transcript
- Complete the 5-question quiz with at least 4 correct answers
- Download your CE certificate (instructions are provided in the module)
Please note: It is the participant’s responsibility to verify whether CE credit from an AVMA-accredited veterinary college meets the requirements of their state or licensing jurisdiction.
Audience:
Veterinarians, Veterinary Students, Veterinary Technicians
Accommodations
University of Missouri Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability and need accommodations in connection with participation in an educational program or you need materials in an alternate format, please notify your instructor as soon as possible so that necessary arrangements can be made. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request. All requests must be made a minimum of 14 days before course start date. MU Extension will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.
Cancellations and Refund Requests
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