Challenge A 440-cow dairy operation in Wrexham faced ongoing lameness challenges despite advanced management practices, impacting profitability and welfare. The farm required a proactive, reliable solution to detect mobility issues early. The solution needed to be low-maintenance and avoid introducing additional hardware or labour demands. Results By integrating CattleEye's automated detection with an existing Healthy Feet Programme, the dairy achieved a 75% reduction in sole ulcers between two consecutive calving seasons. This proactive shift led to significant economic benefits, including lower treatment costs and improved cow longevity. The change also enhanced reproductive performance and helped the farm sustain high milk yields. "One of our focuses over the last year has been to improve the early detection of lameness through the installation of CattleEye, a validated automated lameness detection system. Alongside implementation of the Healthy Feet Programme and working closely with our foot trimmer, we’ve seen a huge improvement and have dramatically reduced sole ulcers.” - Lewis Jones, Moreton Farm
