By
Evelyn MacKay, DVM, Texas A&M University
Footrot and foot scald Contagious Footrot in Sheep When there is invasion by Dichelobacter nodosus of interdigital dermatitis, contagious footrot results. Whereas in Australia, footrot is separated into benign or virulent categories,... read more 
are serious problems of sheep and can also have a major adverse impact on goats under certain management conditions Health-Management Interaction: Goats .
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