Author Topic: Lame ewe with wart in between toes (Read 1774 times)

JMB · « **on:** April 30, 2013, 05:34:55 pm »

Hello.
I've just rounded up one of my ewes, John Wayne, as she is limping. I was expecting a stone or something, but she has a wart inbetween her toes .
I've just sprayed it with Terramycin but I wondered if I should have done anything else? Lanced it? Antibiotic injection?
Never had one before.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
Joanne xxx

shep53 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2013, 06:14:14 pm »

Sounds like an interdigital granuloma , if it gives her serious problems its a job for the vet

rikkib · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2013, 09:22:53 pm »

Had one very similar 2 years past was a splinter I would try and lance it keep your eye on it though!

Marches Farmer · « **Reply #3 on:** May 01, 2013, 05:58:37 pm »

If it's a granuloma it can be caused by over-trimming the horn and will bleed profusely if damaged.

JMB · « **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2013, 09:55:22 pm »

Thank you.
We tend to do minimal foot trimming so I can't imagine it's that, and wouldn't that be round the edge of the hoof?
We'll keep an eye on her and hope it's nothing serious.
J xxx