Sara Pedersen

Sarah PedersenSara Pedersen graduated from the RVC in 2005 and has since worked exclusively with farm animals – predominantly dairy cattle. She gained a Certificate in Cattle Health and Production in 2009 and a Diploma in Bovine Reproduction in 2012, and is an RCVS-recognised specialist in cattle health and production.
In 2014, Sara left full-time practice to focus on her two areas of interest – lameness and farmer education. At the start of 2017, she embarked on a part-time PhD with The University of Nottingham on cattle foot trimming.

April 2021

No more lame excuses: why it’s time to stop failing lame cows

With one in three cows thought to be lame at any one time, clear strategies are needed, as the authors outline in this article.

37 mins

February 2021

Focus on feet in cattle and sheep

Sara Pedersen discusses why lameness can be a challenge, before looking at existing and new industry measures to tackle its impact.

September 2020

Addressing lameness in a farmer-accessible format

Nick Bell MA, VetMB, PhD, PGCert Vet Ed, FHEA, DipECAWBM(AWSEL), MRCVS, Owen Atkinson BVSc, DCHP, MRCVS and Sara Pedersen BSc(Hons), BVetMed, CertCHP, DBR, MRCVS discuss the benefits of two structured programmes dealing with lame dairy cows that vets can use with clients.

23 mins

May 2019

Good practice in dairy lameness: treatment aligned with research

Sara Pedersen looks at studies into the prevention and treatment of this condition, and applying it to veterinary practice.

35 mins

April 2017

Digital dermatitis in cattle – strategies to stamp out infection

Sara Pedersen runs through full treatment options and prevention strategies – and outlines best foot-bathing practices.

24 mins

March 2017

Legoland offers opportunity to connect with hoof enthusiasts

Sara Pedersen reviews the 2nd International Hoof Trimmers Conference, which took place at Legoland in Denmark.

16 mins

January 2017

Collaboration of knowledge and shared best practice in lameness

Sara Pedersen describes the importance of communication and working jointly with all involved when treating cases of lame animals.

34 mins

September 2016

Patagonian lamb – a history

Sara Pedersen takes us on a journey through the sheep industry at the southern tip of the Americas.

14 mins
Building and assessing effective herd health planning

Sara Pedersen discusses the implementation of a plan as a means of tackling problems in herds on farm and the importance of building a vet-farmer relationship.

20 mins

June 2016

Emphasis on teamwork at Hoof Trimmers Association convention

Sara Pedersen reviews a major conference, in Atlanta, Georgia, where the importance of what lies beneath the hoof was covered.

20 mins
Diversification of clostridial conditions in cattle and sheep

Sara Pedersen considers how different types of clostridial disease attack these animals – resulting in a usually fatal outcome – and the utilisation of control strategies.

32 mins

April 2016

Coccidiosis and cryptosporidiosis: control and management options

Sara Pedersen explores sources and treatment strategies of two diseases caused by protozoal parasites that have the potential to cause mortality in some farm animals.

30 mins
Herd health in spring calving herds: focus on calves

Sara Pedersen discusses spring-calving herds, and why it is vital not only the cows, but also the calves, get off to the right start.

22 mins

March 2016

Sharing knowledge at international conference on ruminant lameness

Sara Pedersen reviews the 10th staging of a conference to discuss lameness in ruminants in her latest Practice Notes column.

17 mins

December 2015

Bovine hoof care – treating claw horn lesions in cows

We have been treating cows with claw horn lesions for decades, using treatment protocols based … more

16 mins

November 2015

Milk: man’s first superfood and evolution edge

The development of agriculture was a turning point in human history, and at the centre … more

16 mins

September 2015

Diagnostic and management protocols for liver fluke

Liver fluke disease is caused by the internal trematode Fasciola hepatica and has been reported … more

16 mins
Pre-lambing preparation in sheep: feeding, metabolic profiles and minerals

ABSTRACT The pre-lambing period is a critical time in the sheep production cycle, and one where … more

31 mins
Ketosis: new approaches to monitoring and prevention

The past few decades have seen a shift from the focus being treatment of clinical … more

31 mins

August 2015

Origins and evolutionary stages of modern-day cows

As a strong believer in the benefits of pain relief in cattle, I have spent … more

19 mins

May 2015

Water: a forgotten nutrient

Milk is comprised of 87% water and a cow’s yield is directly related to the … more

18 mins

February 2015

Keeping dairy cattle cool

The recent drop in temperatures and snow that came with it may make many of us … more

22 mins
Use of flukicides in dairy cattle

Liver fluke disease is caused by internal trematode parasite Fasciola hepatica. In dairy cattle it causes … more

12 mins

January 2015

Strategies for dry cow worming

SARA PEDERSEN BSc(Hons), BVetMed, CertCHP, DBR, MRCVS considers the impact of gastrointestinal nematode infections in … more

24 mins

December 2014

Perinatal survival of youngstock

SARA PEDERSEN BSc(Hons), BVetMed, CertCHP, DBR, MRCVS focuses on the dangers surrounding the birth of … more

16 mins

October 2014

Effects of heat stress in cattle

SARA PEDERSEN BSc (Hons), BVetMed, CertCHP, DBR, MRCVS Practice Notes WHILE the prolonged period of … more

20 mins

July 2014

Legislation update on scrapie

SARA PEDERSEN BSc(Hons), BVetMed, CertCHP, DBR, MRCVS Practice Notes WE have recently had an influx … more

21 mins

June 2014

Scab and louse infestation in sheep – treatment and advice

SARA PEDERSEN BSc(Hons), BVetMed, CertCHP, MRCVS examines ectoparasite infection in sheep, covering diagnosis, prevention and … more

18 mins

April 2014

Getting smarter about pain relief

ONE of the reasons I love working with cattle is they are such stoical creatures … more

18 mins

February 2014

Toxic mastitis – treatment options

SARA PEDERSEN explains the therapy methods available in targeting both the bacteria and endotoxin effects … more

14 mins