Digital Dermatitis, Sole Ulcers, and White Line Disease in Dairy Cattle: Pathogens, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Authors

• Drew Swartz, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Kalen Taylor, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Jacob Hadfield, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Justin Wyatt Clawson, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

7-20-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

8

Abstract

This fact sheet focuses on three common hoof lesions in dairy cattle: digital dermatitis, sole ulcers, and white line disease, and describes how differences in pathogenesis and risk factors influence diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

Recommended Citation

Swartz, D., Taylor, K., Hadfield, J., & Clawson, J. (2026). Digital dermatitis, sole ulers, and white line disease in dairy cattle: Pathogens, diagnosis, and treatment [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.