A perspective on ovine footrot control

Authors: Jackson R, Jopp AJ, Mulvaney CJ
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 32, Issue 12, pp 211-212, Dec 1984
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

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

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Abstract: A method for the control of ovine footrot is described which utilises the most appropriate measures to suit the circumstances for individual properties. This approach was used to eradicate the disease from three Central Otago fine-wool properties wintering in excess of 35,000 sheep on widely differing classes of land. This programme incorporates the use of proven.techniques and suitable planning together with input from the rural veterinarian, who plays an important role in demonstration and advising on control measures.

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