Re: foot rot
by dun » Sat May 07, 2011 1:00 pm
daniel.carver wrote:
I'm Glad to see this post, I've got a 2 1/2 yr old w/a 3 week old calf on her side. right after she had the calf I noticed her limping. two weeks ago I gave her duramician, & used a soap bottle to squirt bleach on the cut above her toes. This is on her left front leg. Yesterday I repeatd this again. the swelling went down in the leg, but her hoof is really swollen. Hardly puts sny pressure on it. And she can move pretty good on three legs. I thought it might be fescue foot, but the internet says that this effects the rear lgs. If i'm messing up, let mt know. Thanks Dan
Fescue foot is also typically a winter problem or whe nthe grass is headed out. Most likely footrot and needs treating quickly and seriously.
Or it could be something wedged in the bottom of the foot between the claws.Old age isn't for wimps!
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Hi All,
I'm at the hospital w/ my wife. she's had surgery. Proabably won't be back home for another two weeks, The neighbor & my brother are watching the place.
Now for the question: I previously posted about a cow w/foor rot, I did call the vet, He said to give it a shot of LA200 for four days. Didi this. Called him back, & he said to give her a week or two. I made it three days & called him out again, Because she was walking & trotting on three legs. So he came out again. (I'm not rich, but he's gettin there!) I got her back in the chute & it was'nt easy the day before. He says that her left nail will fall off and grow another back in. It will take up to 6 months.
By the time I get back ??????, But have any of you gone through this before?
Thanks Dan