foot rot
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Also called stinkyfoot. Also called fouls. Veterinary Pathology. an infection of sheep, causing inflammatory changes in the area of the hoofs and lameness.
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Plant Pathology. a stem rot at ground level; crown rot.
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Etymology
Origin of foot rot
Example Sentences
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Longer-term concerns for the cattle include foot rot from standing in water or muddy fields for long periods and the risk of disease from mosquitoes.
From Reuters ● Aug. 29, 2017
Foot and leg infections, combined with foot rot, are the badges worn by those working in the Makay.
From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2010
It’s a fine balance between keeping your feet dry enough to prevent foot rot and protected from punctures.
From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2010
A European writer has recently pointed out the almost constant relation of such attacks to previous occurrences of foul foot or foot rot in the same or other cattle on the place.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
This name is given to a disease in cattle, which presents a resemblance to foot rot in sheep, but is different from this.
From Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 3, January 19, 1884. A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various
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