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3 month old calve with infection just above hoof
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<blockquote data-quote="milkmaid" data-source="post: 540595" data-attributes="member: 852"><p>I had to do that with a cow some 3 1/2 years ago. It's really not too hard... secure the animal (chute would be easiest), place hoof in empty bucket, add epsom salts to the bucket and then slowly pour the hot water in. Kinda the same principle as the frog in the frying pan (I've always wanted to know 1) who the insane person was that figured it out, and 2) if it really does work :lol<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />. Anyway, the calf will be less likely to pull her hoof out if you pour the water into the empty bucket rather than trying to place a hoof in a bucketful of water.</p><p></p><p>Another thing you may want to try... is a sweat wrap. Theoretically it draws the swelling out. Use a sheet of plastic (raid the kitchen) against the skin, then use vetwrap and gauze over top to secure it. 12 hours on is sufficient.</p><p></p><p>Is the calf putting any weight on the hoof? using it to walk?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="milkmaid, post: 540595, member: 852"] I had to do that with a cow some 3 1/2 years ago. It's really not too hard... secure the animal (chute would be easiest), place hoof in empty bucket, add epsom salts to the bucket and then slowly pour the hot water in. Kinda the same principle as the frog in the frying pan (I've always wanted to know 1) who the insane person was that figured it out, and 2) if it really does work :lol:). Anyway, the calf will be less likely to pull her hoof out if you pour the water into the empty bucket rather than trying to place a hoof in a bucketful of water. Another thing you may want to try... is a sweat wrap. Theoretically it draws the swelling out. Use a sheet of plastic (raid the kitchen) against the skin, then use vetwrap and gauze over top to secure it. 12 hours on is sufficient. Is the calf putting any weight on the hoof? using it to walk? [/QUOTE]
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