The infected animals can serve as the source of infection for the whole herd because they will spread the bacteria throughout the environment.  The bacteria can live without a host for one to ten months.  Once another animal gets a cut or crack in the soft tissue between their toes the bacteria can infect the animal.  This is why infected animals must be kept away from the rest.  A good way to prevent foot<unk>  is to keep any foreign objects that may cut or damage the foot out of the environment.  This should be a practice regardless of whether a herd has foot<unk>  or not.  The cuts are what allow the bacteria to enter the foot tissue and cause the infection. Some cattle feeders add zinc to the feed mixes and may vaccinate the animals for foot<unk> . Zinc is important to maintaining the skin and hooves of cattle.  Cattle deficient in zinc will become infected easier than cattle with adequate zinc in their diet.
Foot rot primary prevention
Athlete's foot prevention
Athlete's foot other diagnostic studies
Palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia primary prevention
Palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia medical therapy
Athlete's foot medical therapy
Achilles tendinitis medical therapy
Bursitis primary prevention