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Sheep lameness Flashcards

1
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What is the early stage of Foot rot called? What pathogen causes this?

A

Scald (Ovine Interdigital Dermatitis)

Caused by Dichelobacter nodosus

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If scald (ovine interdigital dermatitis) does not improve, it can go on to form..

A

Footrot

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How is scald/ovine interdigital dermatitis treated?

A

Foot bathing
Antibiotic spray
May resolve spontaneously when dry
(Do not trim)

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4
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What pathogen causes Footrot?

A

Dichelobater nodosus

With Fusobacterium necrophorum

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How is footrot treated?

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Topical and systemic antibiotics (oxytetracycline, amoxicillin)
NSAIDs
Footbath

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6
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How can footrot be prevented?

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Footvax (twice yearly)

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Where does contagious ovine digital dermatitis (CODD) start on the hoof?

A

Coronary band

Causes severe lameness +/- purulent discharge

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What pathogen causes CODD?

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Spirochetes - Treponemes

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