Footrot

		This ewe is too painful to stand on her front feet because of footrot. Photo from: Gates' Practical Guide to Sheep Disease Management.
		Hoof trimming is essential in treating and controlling footrot. Photo from: Gates' Practical Guide to Sheep Disease Management.
		While often confused with footrot a foot abscess (shown here) is quite different. The hooves are normal but there is a swelling in the soft tissue above the hoof. This is also called bumblefoot. Photo from: Gates' Practical Guide to Sheep Disease Management.