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Also known as: '''''Scald — Footrot — Strip

Also known as: '''''Scald — Footrot — Strip

   

   

An economically important disease causing lameness in sheep, is associated with under-running of the hoof and a characteristic 'odour'. Footrot is caused by [[Dichelobacter nodosus|''Dichelobacter nodosus'']] together with [[Fusobacterium necrophorum|''Fusobacterium necrophorum'']].  

An economically important disease causing lameness in sheep, is associated with under-running of the hoof and a characteristic 'odour'. Footrot is caused by [[Dichelobacter nodosus|''Dichelobacter nodosus'']] together with [[Fusobacterium necrophorum|''Fusobacterium necrophorum'']].  

The first stage of the disease, '''scald''', involves moisture and trauma allowing ''F. necrophorum'' to enter. If ''D. nodosus'' is not present, the superficial damage can heal without any signs of lameness. However, the damage ''F. necrophorum'' causes aids bacterial penetration of the epidermis by ''D. nodosus'' resulting in [[Necrosis - Pathology|necrosis]] and [[Inflammation - Introduction| inflammation]] and sloughing of the hoof horn ('''footrot''').  

The first stage of the disease ('''scald''') involves moisture and trauma allowing ''F. necrophorum'' to enter. If ''D. nodosus'' is not present, the superficial damage can heal without any signs of lameness. However, the damage ''F. necrophorum'' causes aids bacterial penetration of the epidermis by ''D. nodosus'' resulting in [[Necrosis - Pathology|necrosis]] and [[Inflammation - Introduction| inflammation]] and sloughing of the hoof horn ('''footrot''').  

Carrier animals are a major source of infection and are difficult to find as they are often sub clinical cases.

Carrier animals are a major source of infection and are difficult to find as they are often sub clinical cases.

Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Eighth Edition) ''Merial''  

Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Eighth Edition) ''Merial''  

[[Category:Dermatological Diseases - Sheep]]

[[Category:Dermatological Diseases - Sheep]]

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[[Category:Expert_Review]]

[[Category:Integumentary System - Bacterial Infections]]

[[Category:Integumentary System - Bacterial Infections]]