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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Gunestone on April 18, 2018, 04:54:38 pm

Title: Slanting hoof wall
Post by: Gunestone on April 18, 2018, 04:54:38 pm

Over the past few weeks I've noticed the wall of our tups inner cleat on both front feet is sloping outward to the extent that his feet/lower legs at the front look like they are turned out. Is this a genetic deformity or could it be a deficiency? He is coming up to a year old now.

Title: Re: Slanting hoof wall
Post by: fsmnutter on April 18, 2018, 05:58:00 pm

It could be a deformity (conformation of his legs/feet causing one side to grow more), it could be an overgrowth caused by conditions etc.
Have you looked underneath to see if they need trimmed or have any rot/medical condition?
If unsure, maybe best to get the vet or an experienced sheep farmer to take a look and offer advice based on seeing the feet in person.

Title: Re: Slanting hoof wall
Post by: shep53 on April 18, 2018, 08:59:46 pm

I had a group of  ram hogs develop rickets by about this time of year , massive doses vit D and more sunshine , they all recovered well . So ask your vet for a look if a deficiency you can correct ,if just crap feet then get rid of him

Title: Re: Slanting hoof wall
Post by: bj_cardiff on April 19, 2018, 06:37:12 am

I'm not sure quite what you man without seeing a picture? My instinct is to trim the horn back on the side its slanting to try and level it

Title: Re: Slanting hoof wall
Post by: Backinwellies on April 19, 2018, 07:56:38 am

Photo needed

Title: Re: Slanting hoof wall
Post by: Gunestone on April 19, 2018, 04:55:28 pm

I'll try and get one tomorrow of him.

Title: Re: Slanting hoof wall
Post by: Gunestone on April 22, 2018, 07:32:19 am

All the photos I have tried to upload are too big  :thinking:

Title: Re: Slanting hoof wall
Post by: Buttermilk on April 22, 2018, 07:53:53 am

I use pixresizer to reduce the resolution of pictures for posting on the internet.