Prevention is accomplished by combinations of some, but not all, of the following recommendations:
--Remove factors that cause interdigital trauma.
--Do not allow cattle to stay in wet areas for extended periods of time.
--Remove cattle from stubble fields when signs of foot rot appear as sharpness of the residue irritates the hoof.
--Correct trace mineral deficiencies, especially copper and zinc.

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