Svensk definition
En infektionssjukdom i de horniga delarna, med omgivande mjukvävnad, i klövarna hos nötkreatur, svin och får. Infektionen orsakas oftast av Corynebacterium pyogenes eller Bacteroides nodosus (Dichelobacter nodosus). Den kallas ibland även nekrobacillos.
Engelsk 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)
Engelska synonymer
Foot Rots — Rot, Foot — Rots, Foot