Sheep Flashcards
1
Q
How may you prevent the introduction of footrot (D. nodosus)?
A
Good fences, isolated new additions & treat with 10% zinc sulphate
2
Q
What bacteria are often involved in sheep foot absesses?
A
Fusobacterium necrophorum, Arcanobacter pyogenes
3
Q
What clinical signs can you expect with foot abscesses?
A
Acute severe lameass with red, hot, swollen & painful affected foot.
4
Q
Strawberry foot rot lesions are seen where ?
A
Above the coronet
5
Q
What causes post dipping lameness?
A
Erysipdothrix rhusiopathia
6
Q
What causes blackleg?
A
Activation of clostridium Chauvoei spores under anaerobic conditions
7
Q
What causes malignant oedema?
A
Clostridium septicum & others enter through wounds
8
Q
Black disease is caused by…?
A
Clostridium novyi type B in liver damaged by fluke
