What is the usual purpose of a footbath containing an appropriate disinfectant in a dairy herd?
Correct answer: B. Preventing infectious hoof disease
- A. Increasing milk protein
- B. Preventing infectious hoof disease
- C. Improving feed intake
- D. Treating uterine infection
Explanation
Footbaths help reduce infectious organisms on the hoof and lower the risk of conditions such as digital dermatitis. They cannot replace hoof examination, trimming, or treatment of established severe lesions.
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