Foot Rot

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A disease of the horny parts and of the adjacent soft structures of the feet of cattle, swine, and sheep. It is usually caused by Corynebacterium pyogenes or Bacteroides nodosus (see dichelobacter nodosus). It is also known as interdigital necrobacillosis. (From Black's Veterinary Dictionary, 18th ed)

Synonyms:

Foot Rots
Rot, Foot
Rots, Foot

Broader Topics:

Animal Diseases

Narrower Topics:

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