Definitions for foot rot
foot rot

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. foot rotnoun

   contagious degenerative infection of the feet of hoofed animals (especially cattle and sheep)

2. foot rotnoun

   plant disease in which the stem or trunk rots at the base

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1. foot rotnoun

   A common infection of the hoof of animals such as cattle, sheep and goat.

2. foot rotnoun

   A disease of plants, affecting the stalk or the trunk.

3. foot rotnoun

   athlete's foot

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1. foot rot

   Foot rot is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects livestock, such as cattle, sheep, and goats. It manifests as inflammation, swelling and often lameness in the foot. This condition is typically caused by simultaneous exposure to two bacterial species, Fusobacterium Necrophorum and Bacteroides melaninogenicus, which enter the skin through cuts or abrasions. Foot rot is known for its foul-smelling odor and for causing significant discomfort, hence impacting animals' productivity.

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1. Foot rot

   Foot rot, or infectious pododermatitis, is a hoof infection commonly found in sheep, goats, and cattle. As the name suggests, it rots away the foot of the animal, more specifically the area between the two toes of the affected animal. It is extremely painful and contagious. It can be treated with a series of medications, but if not treated, the whole herd can become infected. The cause of the infection in cattle are two species of anaerobic bacteria, Fusobacterium necrophorum and Bacteroides melaninogenicus. Both bacteria are common to the environment in which cattle live, and Fusobacterium is present in the rumen and fecal matter of the cattle. In sheep, the Fusobacterium necrophorum first invades the interdigital skin following damage to the skin, and causes interdigital lesions and slight inflammation. The second stage of the disease is marked by the invasion of the foot by the foot rot bacterium Dichelobacter nodosus, a Gram-negative anaerobe. Usually, there is an injury to the skin between the hooves that allows the bacteria to infect the animal. Another cause of foot rot may be high temperatures or humidity, causing the skin between the hooves to crack and let the bacteria infect the foot. This is one of the reasons foot rot is such a major problem in the summer. Foot rot is easily identifiable by its appearance and foul odor. Treatment is usually with an antibiotic medication, and preventing injury to the feet is the best way to prevent foot rot.

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1. Foot Rot

   A disease of the horny parts and of the adjacent soft structures of the feet of cattle, swine, and sheep. It is usually caused by Corynebacterium pyogenes or Bacteroides nodosus (see DICHELOBACTER NODOSUS). It is also known as interdigital necrobacillosis. (From Black's Veterinary Dictionary, 18th ed)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of foot rot in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of foot rot in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Foot_Rot
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4. ^ Wikidata
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