Foot Rot This has been a real eyeopener on foot rot! I don't believe any breed are more inclined than any other breed to get foot rot. It is a husbandry problem. My Dorper, Katahdin, and Barbados have never had foot rot. These sheep are able to free range so I think this would be less of a disease problem than say animals in a feed lot. I once bought a bull that had lived in a small enclosure. When I took him to the vet to be checked, he had foot rot. Back to the breeder he went and I sterilized the trailer and my boots. Most animals can get foot rot, including humans. Buying animals at an auction isn't necessarily bad, you just have to check out the animals you are interested in. Most auctions will allow you to get into the pens or at least ask someone to show you the animals. I have bought through an auction or by private treaty. I prefer to buy directly from the individual because you get to see how the critters live. Buy you some plastic throwaway covers for your shoes. Can't be too careful nowdays!!! Rhonda from TX
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