Hoof issues

[FernFirDoug]

My ewe is limping on her rear hoof, I checked and it appears the outer hoof wall has pulled away from the pad so I cleaned it out and flushed it. Is there something I can use to help heal this. I didn't see anything else other then it is pulled away. I'm in a very wet climate so I figured that is why this happened.

 

[Beekissed]

I've never had that issue before but I'd likely give it a hoof treatment and wrap it in vet wrap for a bit to keep the ointment in for awhile. If it's hoof rot I'd cull that sheep and spread lime on all living areas to try and decrease bacterial/fungal loads there.

Here's one treatment: https://hoofdoctor.com/?utm_source=...mCOnuMS_G38hlGVd97fXEi-UwRVYEFRYaAo1DEALw_wcB

Here's a handy article: https://4hanimalscience.rutgers.edu/2019/04/30/understanding-and-treating-sheep-hoof-ailments/

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[FernFirDoug]

thank you for that information