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Footrot in Sheep
Gathering the flock
Gathering the flock
Best practice to control footrot
and scald in sheep
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Footrot & scald in short
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Identify cause of lameness
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Gathering the flock
Gathering
Minimise
Group sizes
Number of gathering times through the year
Length of time sheep are gathered
Site
Surface should be clean and hard - no loose stones or damage.
Clean the surface between groups and between gatherings.
Good race movement and sorting facilities.
Ideally use a portable gathering race in the field.