Risk factors associated with the infection of sheep with Dichelobacter nodosus [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 Ovine footrot is a highly contagious foot disease caused by the gram-negative bacterium Dichelobacter nodosus (D. nodosus). In a recent report, we showed a prevalence of 42.9% D. nodosus positive swabs across Germany.
Julia Storms +5 more
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An evaluation of the ability of
Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2013 Background Dichelobacter nodosus is the causative agent of footrot in sheep. The survival of the bacterium in soil is of importance for the epidemiology of the disease. The investigation evaluates the survival of D. nodosus in soil with and without added
Cederlöf Sara Ellinor +3 more
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Prevalence of Dichelobacter nodosus and Ovine Footrot in German Sheep Flocks [PDF]
Animals, 2021 The bacterium Dichelobacter nodosus (D. nodosus) is the causative agent of ovine footrot. The aim of this field study was to determine the prevalence of D. nodosus in German sheep flocks. The sheep owners participated voluntarily in the study.
Julia Storms +9 more
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Serological Diversity of Dichelobacter nodosus in German Sheep Flocks [PDF]
Animals, 2022 Footrot is one of the major causes of lameness in sheep and leads to decreased animal welfare and high economic losses. The causative agent is the Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium Dichelobacter nodosus. The prevalence of D.
Monia Budnik +6 more
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Within-Flock Population Dynamics of Dichelobacter nodosus [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2017 Footrot causes 70–90% of lameness in sheep in Great Britain. With approximately 5% of 18 million adult sheep lame at any one time, it costs the UK sheep industry £24–84 million per year.
Laura E. Green +7 more
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The prevalence, virulence, and serogroups of Dichelobacter nodosus and prevalence of Fusobacterium necrophorum in footrot lesions of sheep and cattle in Morocco [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2023 Background and Aim: Footrot is a contagious disease of ruminants leading to severe economic losses. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, virulence, and serogroups of Dichelobacter nodosus and the prevalence of Fusobacterium necrophorum in footrot
Zahra Bamouh +4 more
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Impact of Strain Variation of Dichelobacter nodosus on Disease Severity and Presence in Sheep Flocks in England [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021 AprV2 and aprB2 are variants of the apr gene of Dichelobacter nodosus, the cause of footrot in sheep. They are putative markers for severe and mild disease expression.
Emma M. Monaghan +7 more
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Characterisation of Dichelobacter nodosus on Misshapen and Damaged Ovine Feet: A Longitudinal Study of Four UK Sheep Flocks [PDF]
Animals, 2021 Dichelobacter nodosus is the causal agent of ovine footrot, a contagious disease of welfare and economic concern worldwide. Damaged feet may be subclinical carriers of D. nodosus and covertly spread infection.
Caroline M. Best +6 more
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A Pilot Study to Investigate the Feasibility of a Multiple Locus Variable Number Tandem Repeat Analysis to Understand the Epidemiology of Dichelobacter nodosus in Ovine Footrot [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020 Dichelobacter nodosus is the essential pathogen in ovine footrot, an important cause of lameness in sheep that reduces productivity and welfare. The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using multiple locus variable number tandem ...
Katharina Giebel +3 more
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Prevalence of footrot in Swedish slaughter lambs [PDF]
Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2011 Background Footrot is a world-wide contagious disease in sheep and goats. It is an infection of the epidermis of the interdigital skin, and the germinal layers of the horn tissue of the feet.
Nyman Ann-Kristin J +2 more
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