Footrot

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.
LIVESTOCK

Footrot risk remains in dry conditions

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

08 November 2023

A footrot case has been confirmed in WA. Image courtesy DPIRD.
SHEEP

DPIRD confirms footrot detection in WA

Footrot has been detected in WA.

30 November 2022

 DPIRD in WA is urging graziers to inspect their sheep for footrot. Image courtesy DPIRD.
SHEEP

Footrot program ramps up in WA

DPIRD is on the lookout for footrot

16 November 2021

 New research is working on a footrot vaccine. Picture Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

New footrot vaccine a step closer

Reverse vaccinology used

22 August 2018

LAMP brings clarity to footrot detection
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

LAMP brings clarity to footrot detection

New technology allows rapid diagnosis of pathogens

17 January 2018

New sheep footrot vaccine available
SHEEP

New sheep footrot vaccine available

A new footrot vaccine is now on the market

24 March 2017

Tailor-made vaccines for virulent footrot
LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Tailor-made vaccines for virulent footrot

RESEARCH into the application of a virulent footrot vaccination in Western Australia could lead to the

16 November 2015

New test for virulent footrot looks promising
LIVESTOCK GENERAL

New test for virulent footrot looks promising

THE Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia is testing the effectiveness of a DNA-based

02 November 2015

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