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Exclusion of differential diagnoses such as retroarticular abscessed is important. The characteristic of this condition is that swelling occurs around one digit only, which is different to foot rot. Severe diseases such as [[Foot and Mouth Disease|Foot and Mouth]] should also be eliminated as this is a notifiable disease.
Exclusion of differential diagnoses such as retroarticular abscessed is important. The characteristic of this condition is that swelling occurs around one digit only, which is different to foot rot. Severe diseases such as [[Foot and Mouth Disease|Foot and Mouth]] should also be eliminated as this is a notifiable disease.
== Treatment and Control ==
== Treatment ==
If treated, most cases '''respond very rapidly''', usually with very little after effect. Recurrence will occur occasionally. Natural immunity appears to inhibit reinfection for at least six months.
If treated, most cases '''respond very rapidly''', usually with very little after effect. Recurrence will occur occasionally. Natural immunity appears to inhibit reinfection for at least six months.
If the skin of the interdigital space has '''sloughed, topical treatment''' is also essential. This is particularly important if a secondary lesion appears to be starting in the dorsal region of the interdigital skin. The wound should '''cleaned with soapy water, then thoroughly dried and a topical dressing''' such as an antibiotic paste should be applied. The lesion must then be protected for a few days minimum.
If the skin of the interdigital space has '''sloughed, topical treatment''' is also essential. This is particularly important if a secondary lesion appears to be starting in the dorsal region of the interdigital skin. The wound should '''cleaned with soapy water, then thoroughly dried and a topical dressing''' such as an antibiotic paste should be applied. The lesion must then be protected for a few days minimum.
== Control ==
Control measures include '''footbathing of animals with 5% copper sulpahte or formalin'''.
Control measures include '''footbathing of animals with 5% copper sulpahte or formalin'''.
Zinc methionine and paraformaldehyde have also been used.
Zinc methionine and paraformaldehyde have also been used.