Now dat sheep is walking funny Flashcards
1
Q
What are the footrot/IDD pathogens?
A
Dichelobacter nodosus and Fusobacterium necrophorum
2
Q
Highly invasive and painful disease starting with a lesion at the coronary band which eventually underruns hoof wall?
A
Contagious ovine digital dermatitis
3
Q
Inflamed tissue coming out from under the horn might be? How would you treat it?
A
Toe granuloma
Cauterise
4
Q
What are the two presentation of white line disease?
A
Shelly hoof - sole or debris at white line, usually no lameness
Toe abscess - sudden onset extreme lameness with pain and heat
5
Q
How would you treat a severe foot abscess?
A
Surgically amputate the digit
6
Q
What is the five point control plan for lameness in sheep
A
- avoid spread of infection
- treat individuals quickly
- quarantine bought in sheep
- cull out persistent offenders
- vaccinate against foot rot
