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Footrot in Sheep
Footrot is an infectious and contagious disease caused by the bacteria, Dichelobacter nodosus. This organism may also infect goats and occasionally cattle. Ovine (sheep) footrot has long been dreaded by sheep owners. It is a disease which causes severe economic loss, suffering due to lameness and disruption to normal farm operations. The economic losses result from reduced body weight and growth, decreased wool production and restrictions to marketing opportunities.
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Accredited Footrot Contractors
| Name | Address | Telephone Number | Mobile Number |
| Peter Briscoe | 109 Sparrowvale Rd,
Marshall VIC 3216 | 03 5243 1145 | 0417 339 298 |
| Trevor Carmichael | 600 Streatham Rd,
Woorndoo VIC 3272 | 03 5599 5213 | 0427 955 213 |
| Anthony Faull | 10 St Helens Ave,
Lake Gardens VIC 3355 | 03 5334 3536 | 0408 523 519 |
| John Growcott | PO Box 15,
Elphinstone VIC 3448 | 03 5473 3230 | 0407 506 666 |
| Darryl Rowe | "Bulloroo" 2398 Darlington-Carranballac Rd,
Pura Pura VIC 3271 | 03 5597 7514 |  |
| Alistair Stewart | 56 Hensley Park Rd,
Hamilton VIC 3300 | 03 5572 5597 | 0417 522 379 |
Information Notes
Footrot in sheep: 1. Disease facts (PDF 91KB)
Footrot in sheep: 2. Diagnosis (PDF 100KB)
Footrot in sheep: 3. Treatment (PDF 84KB)
Footrot in sheep: 4. Prevention and damage control (PDF 103KB)
Footrot in sheep: 5. Benign footrot (PDF 39KB)
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