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Foot problems in sheep/goats - Coggle Diagram
Foot problems in sheep/goats
contagious
Foot rot
Dichelobacter nodosus infection
produces an enzyme that can
dissolve hoof horn
undermine the sole
create abnormal hoof growth
risk factors
Low BCS
higher production
interdigital trauma
macerated skin from wet conditions
clinical signs
abnormal hoof growth
grazing on their knee
interdigital space
red
slimy exudate
foul odor
skin
ulcerated
necrotic
Contagious
Treatment
Topical and/or systemic antibiotics
clean and dry environment
Good foot trimming
Proper foot baths
antiseptic sprays
Biotin supplement
NSAIDs
if unresponsive to treatment = culled
interdigital dermatitis has been exacerbated
Contagious digital dermatitis
caused by Treponema infections
risk factors
Low BCS
higher production
Environmental and management conditions
Clinical signs
proliferative or ulcerative lesions at coronary band level w
undermined hoof wall
avulsion of hoof capsule
Contagious
treatment
Topical tetracycline
digit amputation if severe
prognosis
Due to damage to the coronary band, hoof regrowth often abnormal
not contagious
Foot scald/interdigital dermatitis)
risk factors
Low BCS
higher production
interdigital trauma
macerated skin from wet conditions
CS
characteristic odor (Fusobacterium)
not ontagious
just interdigital space affected