Cow with split hoof

[B&M Farms]

Went and checked the cows this morning and one of my best cows is lame. She has a back hoof split from one toe to the coronary band. Penned her up and poured iodine on it. Talked to a neighbor and he said to use burnt motor oil on it for a week to keep the hoof soft and see if she starts putting more weight on it. I have never had to deal with a split hoof that caused one to be this lame and was wanting advice on how to treat it. I may have to ship her but she is only 9 and one of my best with weaning weights. With the split at the coronary band I'm not sure it will heal though.
Edit; If I thought I could get her over it, I would LA her. I don't want to give her any antibiotics if she has to go to slaughter. I'm keeping iodine on it and have not tried the motor oil by they way.

 

[ffamom]

The vet or you can put a hoof block on. Takes some of the weight off the toe.

 

[cowgirl_jenna]

Try and get a bovine hoof trimmer in you area to look at it. They will prob block it. I would personally talk to a dairy (if any near you) and see who they recommend. Nothing against vets, (and my vet actually recommends by the way) that I have a hoof trimmer who's job is only taking care of cows feet. Its much like a general practice doc vs a podiatrist for feet issues. Don't sell her until you've tried this route, if available in your area. Good luck,
Jenna

 

[B&M Farms]

Thanks. I talked to my vet today and he had me build a cotton pad and vet wrap it. Hes coming out in the morning so maybe we can get her healed.