Determinazione termografica della temperatura superficiale interdigitale del piede ovino sano ed affetto da pedaina: possibili implicazioni nella diagnosi precoce d'infiammazione del piede

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Footrot is a disease which has been known for approaching 200 years, and by the first half of the 18th century it was known to be infectious. The disease is characterised by lameness originating from severe pain in the foot, with important consequences on productivity and animal welfare. Despite substantial progresses have been made with regard to aetiology, pathogenesis and control strategies, footrot is still widespread in several sheep producing countries, including Italy. This is certainly true in the Author’ s experience as a sheep veterinary practitioner in Central Italy. The Introduction reviews current knowledge on footrot aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnostics and control strategies. Elements of infrared thermography and its use as a diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine, with particular reference to lameness are presented. Two studies, aimed at establishing circadian rhythms of the temperature by thermography of the interdigital space in healthy s

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