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Crack in cows hoof
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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 8674"><p>Sounds like a stress crack or sand crack. It is caused by the hoof growing too long and the stress of walking on it causes a crack. The hoof needs to trim itself on a regular basis to be healthy. Genetics, diet and environment can cause a hoof to grow too quickly or not to trim itself quickly enough.<p>As long as there is no discomfort to the cow, leave it alone until you need to do something else with her. It may get worse or never bother. As a precaution, no replacement stock should be kept from her unless you determine it isn't genetic.<p>Jason Trowbridge<br>Southern Angus Farms<br>Alberta Canada</p><p><br></p><p><br><hr size=4 width=75%><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:trow@bigfoot.com">trow@bigfoot.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 8674"] Sounds like a stress crack or sand crack. It is caused by the hoof growing too long and the stress of walking on it causes a crack. The hoof needs to trim itself on a regular basis to be healthy. Genetics, diet and environment can cause a hoof to grow too quickly or not to trim itself quickly enough.<p>As long as there is no discomfort to the cow, leave it alone until you need to do something else with her. It may get worse or never bother. As a precaution, no replacement stock should be kept from her unless you determine it isn't genetic.<p>Jason Trowbridge<br>Southern Angus Farms<br>Alberta Canada <br> <br><hr size=4 width=75%><p> [email=trow@bigfoot.com]trow@bigfoot.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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