Pododermatite infecciosa ovina : revisão de literatura

Abstract

Infectious pododermatitis in sheep, also known as footrot, lameness, or hoof rot, is an extremely common and severe condition, causing necrosis and in more severe cases, detachment of the hoof wall, affecting the welfare and productivity in dairy and meat sheep farming in various countries worldwide. The infection is multifactorial and occurs due to two agents, namely Dichelobacter nodosus and Fusobacterium necrophorum, which can act synergistically. Additionally, conditions of overcrowding, high humidity, and heat favor the onset of the disease. For diagnosis, it is necessary to first conduct an anamnesis and identify clinical signs, mainly lameness. Laboratory tests such as gram staining, bacterial culture, and PCR are then performed for confirmation. The most common treatments include hoof trimming, antibiotic therapy, footbaths with antiseptic solutions, vaccines, and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief. Given the above, this literature review aims to address aspects of the disease and its importance in a general context. Given the above, this literature review aims to address aspects of the disease and its importance in a general context. Thus, these diagnostic and treatment measures are fundamental in combating and preventing the disease, with these factors being identified as the main pillars of this work along with aspects of pathology.