By Ragionieri, M., Informatore Agricolo, 1998
Description
This is a brief account of interdigital dermatitis. A diverse spectrum of diseases affecting the feet of cattle in Italy are commonly grouped under the name 'mo blan'. However, it is argued that most cases of 'mo blan' reported in cows in Valle d'Aosta are of interdigital dermatitis, or 'mal bianco'. This is an infectious disease caused by Bacteroides nodosus [Dichelobacter nodosus], which can have a serious economic impact. Infected cattle suffer not only from foot infection, but also decreased milk production and appetite. Infected animals may fail to come into season and it may be impossible to put them out to pasture. Modes of inter-animal infection are discussed, and the symptoms and progress of the 2 phases of the disease are described. Preventative measures and the different treatments for each phase are also described
This is a brief account of interdigital dermatitis. A diverse spectrum of diseases affecting the feet of cattle in Italy are commonly grouped under the name 'mo blan'. However, it is argued that most cases of 'mo blan' reported in cows in Valle d'Aosta are of interdigital dermatitis, or 'mal bianco'. This is an infectious disease caused by Bacteroides nodosus [Dichelobacter nodosus], which can have a serious economic impact. Infected cattle suffer not only from foot infection, but also decreased milk production and appetite. Infected animals may fail to come into season and it may be impossible to put them out to pasture. Modes of inter-animal infection are discussed, and the symptoms and progress of the 2 phases of the disease are described. Preventative measures and the different treatments for each phase are also described
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