A survey on the prevalence, treatment and control of footrot in Central Otago

Authors: Jackson R, Jopp AJ, Mulvaney CJ
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 32, Issue 10, pp 172-173, Oct 1984
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Bacterial, Biosecurity, Disease control/eradication, Disease surveillance, Epidemiology, Hoof/claw, Disease/defect, Infectious disease, Limb - lower, Locomotor, Treatment/therapy
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: The results of a postal survey which yielded a 43% response on the prevalence, treatment and control of footrot in Central Otago flocks is presented. Analysis of data showed that footrot is an important and emerging disease, particularly of fine-wool flocks, and that most farmers have a poor knowledge and understanding of the epidemiology, treatment and control of the disease.

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