Abstract

Foot rot is a common, complex, and important disease in the sheep caused by two microorganisms Dichelobacter nodosus and Fusobacterium necrophorum resulting lameness. Prompt action is direly required in acute foot rot; otherwise, acute cases will culminate in chronic ones. Neglected foot rot will end permanent lameness, suppuration and necrosis, sloughing of hooves, and sometimes pain, shock, and deaths would result in huge economic loss to the shepherds. The synergistic efficacy oral antioxidant, antibacterial and topical antibacterial effect of Micro minerals, Azithromycin, topical Oxytetracycline and Gentian violet were tried. Over 2256 sheep and goats belonged to 30 shepherds who attended for expert treatment for foot rot to Sreepathi veterinary services Kadapa during 2023 to 2024 were formed clinical material for the study