Cattle in a shade at Nakyesasa, Gayaza, Wakiso district. Routine cleaning is important in avoiding foot rot in cows. PHOTO/FILE. Foot rot is an infectious condition that causes swelling, heat and ...

PHOTO: Cow legs hooves close-up. Big adult heifer standing on the farm ground. (iStock │ #1413038413 – Tungalag Balzhirova) ...

Mary Irungu milks her cows. Food rot is common where animals are kept in soggy wet conditions mostly found among small-scale farmers or at watering points. So what is foot rot?

Foot rot is an infection that causes swelling, heat, and inflammation in the foot, resulting in severe lameness that occurs suddenly. Dr. Randall Raymond, Director of Research and Veterinary Services ...

Cattle foot rot common this spring By Heath Herje The Moore American Jun 13, 2012 ...

If it is only one foot, it is often considered to be injury-related and thus not hereditary and will not negatively affect the progeny of the bull or cow. To know for sure, consult a veterinarian.

Foot rot is a painful condition that can become chronic if treatment is not provided, allowing for other aspects of the animal’s health to be affected as well, said Dr. Barry Whitworth, Oklahoma ...

• Foot rot organisms, such as Fusobacterium necrophorum, are naturally present in most environments. Instances of rot typically increase in wet, muddy pastures and areas where fecal matter tends ...

• Foot rot organisms, such as Fusobacterium necrophorum, are naturally present in most environments. Instances of rot typically increase in wet, muddy pastures and areas where fecal matter tends ...