Footrot in sheep and goats: A case study

SM Robertson; MB Allworth

doi:10.1111/avj.13414

Footrot in sheep and goats: A case study

SM Robertson, MB Allworth

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This observational study highlights the apparent lower severity of footrot in goats compared with sheep, the risk of false negative results from elastase tests, the need to clean contractors' equipment between properties and indicates the potential use of kidding (or lambing) time and individual mob biosecurity in managing footrot.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	330-331
Number of pages	2
Journal	Australian Veterinary Journal
Volume	103
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.13414
Publication status	Published - Jun 2025

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