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Beware foot rot, scald

Michael Metzger Michigan State University-Extension
Jan 11, 2019
Jan 11, 2019

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A hoof with scald is recently trimmed. The scald is confined to the interdigital space and has not underrun the hoof tissue.

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A fairly severe case of foot rot is displayed. Notice the decayed tissue at the heel and separation of the hoof wall.

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Michael Metzger Michigan State University-Extension

Foot scald and foot rot are costly diseases in the sheep and goat industries; a cool wet fall can increase those diseases in small ruminants.

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