Control, Treatment, and Elimination of Foot Rot from Sheep Authors: W. Dee Whittier, Associate Professor, College of Veterinary Science, and Steven H. Umberger, Extension Animal Scientist, Sheep, Virginia Tech Publication Number 410-028, August 1996 Table of Contents Introduction Diagnosis Transmission Prevention Treatment Eradication Summary Disclaimer Introduction Ovine foot rot was first ...

Like so many other topics of this nature there are a lot of misconceptions regarding foot rot as well as other conditions which cause lameness in cattle. However, there are also a number of nutritional methodologies that have a place in prevention of this condition and which, properly placed can save you a ton of money in treatment costs.