Foot Health Fundamentals in Sheep with MSD Animal Health

Show Notes

We’re talking feet on this week's podcast! Guests Jim Walsh, Veterinary Technical Advisor at MSD Animal Health Australia, and Kim Kelly, Veterinary Technical Advisor at MSD Animal Health New Zealand,join Mark in a fantastic discussion about effective solutions for improving foot health in sheep.

They dig into the issues of footrot and foot abscesses, covering effective diagnosis, management strategies, information on the Footvax® vaccine and the impactful role of genetics in strengthening sheep resilience to foot-health challenges.

Tune in to hear about:

• Effective strategies for managing foot health in sheep, including solutions for footrot and foot abscesses.
• The role of genetics in improving sheep resilience to foot-related health issues.
• Practical tips on footbathing, vaccination and biosecurity.
• How to effectively use Footvax® vaccine.
• Proactive approaches to improve flock health and productivity.

Thanks to our sponsors, Allflex/MSD Animal Health, for joining us to chat about such an important topic for sheep producers. 

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