Describe foot rot under the following sub-heading;

Describe foot rot under the following sub-heading;

i)Animals affected                   (1 mark)

• Cattle, sheep, goats

ii)causal organism                     (1mark)

• bacteria

iii)Symptoms of attack           (4marks)

• foot becomes swollen
• lameness is observed
• presence of pus and rotten smell on foot around hooves
• emaciation
• animal lies down when hind quarters are affected

iv)Control measures                (4marks)

• avoid damp and muddy conditions
• carry out regular foot examination and hoof trimming
• treat wounds on feet with antiseptics
• isolation of sick animals
• keep sheep in dry clean area

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