The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Georgios Oikonomou: Automated Lameness Detection | Ep. 70

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Georgios Oikonomou, Professor of Cattle Health and Welfare at the University of Liverpool, explains how automated detection can support earlier lameness management in dairy herds. He discusses a randomized controlled trial showing reductions in severe and chronic lameness, while addressing accuracy, welfare, and future research opportunities. Listen now on all major platforms!

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What you'll learn:  

• Automated lameness detection
• Daily mobility scoring
• Severe and chronic lameness
• False positives and economics
• Cow welfare benefits

Meet the guest:

Dr. Georgios Oikonomou is Professor of Cattle Health and Welfare at the University of Liverpool. His work spans cattle health, welfare, epidemiology, animal behavior, and husbandry. He earned his veterinary degree and Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Learn more from Dr. Georgios Oikonomou on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

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