Thermostable proteases and elastase contribute to the pathogenesis of ''D.nodosus''. Keratinolytic proteases are required for virulence and fimbriae are required for adhesion to hoof. | Thermostable proteases and elastase contribute to the pathogenesis of ''D.nodosus''. Keratinolytic proteases are required for virulence and fimbriae are required for adhesion to hoof. |