''D.nodosus'' is formerly known as ''Bacteroides''. It is a pathogenic, anaerobic, non-spore-forming Gram-negative bacteria. It causes [[Contagious Footrot|footrot]] in sheep, along with other bacteria. | ''D.nodosus'' is formerly known as ''Bacteroides''. It is a pathogenic, anaerobic, non-spore-forming Gram-negative bacteria. It causes [[Contagious Footrot|footrot]] in sheep, along with other bacteria. |