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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.

Footrot Contractors

Name Address Telephone Number Mobile Number
Peter Briscoe 109 Sparrowvale Rd,
Marshall VIC 3216
03 5243 1145 0417 339 298
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
Travis Scott
105 Grabhams Lane,
Outtrim, VIC 3951

0409 954924
David Sweatman 1185 Darlington-Nerrin Rd,
Dundonnell VIC 3271
03 5590 1290 0408 568 739

Information Notes

Footrot in sheep: 1. Disease facts
Footrot in sheep: 2. Diagnosis
Footrot in sheep: 3. Treatment
Footrot in sheep: 4. Prevention and damage control
Footrot in sheep: 5. Benign Footrot

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