Elanco Fusogard 20mL/10 ds is a preventive treatment for footrot, an infectious disease that causes swelling and lameness in cattle. Footrot occurs when Fusobacterium necrophorum bacteria enter through abrasions or wounds on the feet, common in pastures or confined areas with stones, mud, stubble, or wet pens. Fusogard helps prevent economic losses from footrot and lameness while reducing the need for costly antibiotics. Additionally, Fusobacterium necrophorum, the bacteria responsible for footrot, is a leading cause of liver abscesses in beef cattle, which can result in condemned livers and reduced weight gain.