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Footrot risk remains in dry conditions

NSW DPI is urging producers to remain vigilant when it comes to footrot in sheep flocks.

Claire Harris
On alert:  NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Karen Smith said while dry conditions were not conducive to footrot, producers needed to remain on alert to the disease Photo: Om Dhyngyel, the University of Sydney.

On alert: NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Karen Smith said while dry conditions were not conducive to footrot, producers needed to remain on alert to the disease Photo: Om Dhyngyel, the University of Sydney.

Dr Smith presented recently on a Sheep Connect NSW webinar about practical advice to recognise, treat and prevent the contagious disease, which even after extended dry periods can be spread by carriers...

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