Field evaluation of Defeat, a commercial preparation based on copper 8-hydroxyquinolate, for the control of ovine footrot

Authors: Skerman TM, Green RS, Moorhouse SR, Broadfoot KG
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 32, Issue 12, pp 218-219, Dec 1984
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Bacterial, Biosecurity, Copper, Trace elements, Disease control/eradication, Epidemiology, Hoof/claw, Disease/defect, Infectious disease, Limb - lower, Locomotor, Poisoning - chemical, Treatment/therapy
Article class: Correspondence

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Abstract: Sir: - In early 1984, a new footbathing chemical named ‘Defeat’ (F.I.L. Industries Ltd, P.O. Box 4114, Mt Maunganui) became commercially available in New Zealand for controlling footrot in sheep. Described as both a footrot treatment and preventative, and having a rapid effect against footrot bacteria in sheep, the product is sold for use either as a footbathing preparation, or in conjuction with a portable foam pad that can be saturated with the solution and placed in yards or raceways for sheep to walk over. It is distributed in various pack sizes as a liquid water-soluble concentrate to be diluted 1:100 for footbath and foam pad applications, or 1:50 for direct application to the pared feet of sheep affected with footrot…

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