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What is the main cause of footrot in sheep, goats, and cattle?
Dichelobacter nodosus
What is the maximum number of days that the pathogenic bacterium Dichelobacter nodosus can survive in soil outside the host?
4 days
What is the role of overgrown hooves in the development of footrot?
They provide a suitable environment for the bacteria
What is footrot and what animals does it affect?
Footrot is an infectious disease that affects the hooves of sheep, goats, and cattle, caused by the pathogenic bacterium Dichelobacter nodosus.
What factors contribute to an outbreak of footrot on a farm?
An outbreak of footrot on a farm depends on pathogen factors (presence of Dichelobacter nodosus), environmental factors (long, dense, and wet pastures), and host factors (presence of dermatitis and overgrown hooves).
What is the maximum number of days that Dichelobacter nodosus can survive outside the host?
Dichelobacter nodosus can only survive in soil outside the host for a maximum of 4 days.
◗ Footrot is a(n) ______ disease of the hooves of sheep, goats and cattle, caused by the pathogenic bacterium Dichelobacter nodosus.
infectious
◗ An outbreak of footrot on a farm depends on a number of ______ being present.
factors
◗ Reservoirs of bacteria may form in individual animals’ feet for ______.
years
Test your knowledge on footrot, an infectious disease affecting the hooves of livestock such as sheep, goats, and cattle. Learn about the pathogen factors and environmental conditions that contribute to an outbreak of footrot on a farm. This quiz is a great way to understand the symptoms, treatments, and prevention methods of this painful disease.
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