It is also referred to as foul-in-the foot.
Animals attacked: cattle, sheep and goats.
However, it is most serious in sheep.
Cause: Bacteria (Fusiformis necrophorus and Fusiformis nodosus).
Symptoms
Animal's foot becomes swollen.
Lameness is observed.
Pus and rotten smell come out of the hoof.
Sheep are found kneeling while grazing when the front feet are affected.
Animals spend most of their time lying down when the hind feet are affected. Emaciation due to lack of feeding.
Control
Hygiene in the living places.
Regular foot examination and hoof trimming.
Use of a foot bath of copper sulphate solution at 5-10% solution or formalin at 2-5% solution.
Treating wounds on the feet with antiseptics.
Affected animals should be given antibiotic injections.
Isolation of sick animals from healthy ones.
Avoid dampness and muddy conditions.
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