Health

Foot rot is a serious contagious disease of sheep that has become a common problem in the western states in recent years. Once established in a flock, it usually remains until a consistent treatment program eliminates it. This disease must be differentiated from other foot problems if it is to be successfully treated.

Causes, prevention and treatment of this common cause of lameness in sheep.

The author details the steps she has taken to avoid the introduction of the bacterium dichelobacter nodosus onto her ranch.