The Healthy Feet Project

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Foul in the foot

Foul in the foot occurs when the interdigital skin is punctured and bacteria called Fusobacterium necrophorum infect the interdigital space. The foot rapidly becomes swollen. Foul in the foot
 Bristol University Veterinary School - Lameness control programme
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