Publication Date

11-2004

DPIRD Collections

Animal production and livestock

Series Number

25/2004

Abstract

Virulent footrot can occur on any farm in the medium to high rainfall zone. Persons who regularly buy and sell sheep take a greater risk, but even properties with a closed breeding flock are at risk from stray sheep. People often associate footrot with properties managed by inefficient farmers. This is a false belief. Many good farmers have found the disease in their sheep, including high profile studs. Footrot can strike anywhere and often without warning. It is important to remember that once it is found; getting to know and understand the disease will help you to beat it. A positive attitude, careful planning and good management will be your greatest needs.

Number of Pages

61

Keywords

Western Australia

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