Miscellaneous

Question 1

Scald (OID) in sheep is an interdigital infection and the most common cause of lameness in sheep. What is this the early stage of? What pathogen is involved?

Answer 1

Footrot

Fusobacterium necrophorum

Question 2

What condition is common in breeding pigs, and may lead to deep sepsis and ‘bush foot’ due to difficulty restraining these pigs?

Answer 2

Sole ulcers and penetrations

Question 3

What bovine foot condition is seen in individuals out at grass, leading to a swollen foot (particularly at the heel) and severe lameness?

Answer 3

Foul in the foot (Fusobacterium necrophorum)

Question 4

A goat is found to have horn capsule separated from the skin at the middle third of the abaxial wall. What is your most likely diagnosis?

Answer 4

White line disease/separation

Common in goat herds where routine trimming not carried out