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FOOT ROT
Symptoms: lameness, a
distinctive bad odor and rough, ragged, broken sides and sole of
hoof. Wet, dirty soil encourages the problem and once the ground
becomes contaminated, infection spreads.
Prevention includes
keeping hooves trimmed and the barnyard well drained and clean. If
barnyard is contaminated, remove the goats for a month or more,
broadcast lime generously and wait until the bacteria die off.
Treatment for foot rot
consists of trimming away the rotted parts of the hoof. This may
need to be done gradually until all the diseased portions have been
eliminated. During treatment use Hoof 'n Heal or Kopertox topically
to help heal and strengthen the hoof.
MAILING ADDRESS:
HOEGGER SUPPLY COMPANY
P.O. Box 331
Fayetteville, GA 30214
PHONE:
770-461-6926 FAX: 770-461-7334
ONLINE: TheGoatStore.com
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