New developments in footrot control

Authors

R B. Richards
L. J. DepiazziFollow
R. V. R. GwynnFollow

Keywords

Sheep, Bacteroides nodosus, Disease control

Disciplines

Bacteriology | Sheep and Goat Science | Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology

First Page Number

102

Last Page Number

105

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

The eradication policy for footrot in sheep adopted by the Western Australian Department of Agriculture has produced an overall decline in the number of properties with the disease.

Our knowledge of the disease has improved substantially as a result of the research conducted at the Slabany Regional Veterinary Laboratory in recent years. Laboratory tests now sssist stock inspectors and veterinary officers to distinguish between different forms of footrot and to quarantine and eradicate accordingly.

The recent discovery of more effective foot-bathing solutions by officers of the Victorian Department of Agriculture will greatly assist further eradication procedures.

Western Australia's sheep industry can now be optimistic that the level of footrot will remain low.

Recommended Citation

Richards, R B.; Depiazzi, L. J.; and Gwynn, R. V. R. (1984) "New developments in footrot control," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 25: No. 3, Article 12.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol25/iss3/12