MeSH definition : 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);
MeSH synonym : foot rots; rot, foot; rots, foot;
MeSH annotation : coordinate IM with appropriate infection term (IM) precoordinated animal/disease
term (IM) if pertinent; coordinate with appropriate infection term precoordinated animal/disease term if
pertinent;
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)