[Tracy mayoh]

New to this so be gentle with me ha
One of my sheep limping , he walks in it but when running holds it up
I got closer enough today to inspect hoof further
I noticed a small snaggy bit of hoof sticking of the outside of his hoof
Its not deep seems like a very thin layer of hoof and not all the way up the hoof or anything
I cleaned and sprayed it with purple spray
Should I try and cut the snaggy bits of ?
Could it be this causing my sheep to be uncomfortable ?
He's eating and getting around and a pain to catch but can poss trim it if whilst he's eating as he's a foody and won't pass on his sheep nuts for owt
Please advice needed

[SallyintNorth]

A photo would be very helpful

[Tracy mayoh]

It won't let me post it grrrr
What can I give to help hoof become stronger etc
I'm convinced it the start of hoof shell

[Backinwellies]

Tracey is there no local farmers or smallholders near you who could give you some help and confidence with her sheep?  Where are you?

[Tracy mayoh]

Darwen bb3

[twizzel]

It won't let me post it grrrr
What can I give to help hoof become stronger etc
I'm convinced it the start of hoof shell

Mole Valley do a good Foot and Fertility lick with biotin and zinc that has helped my sheeps feet no end

[Tracy mayoh]

Will it help make hoofs repair and go stronger
What next treatment for cracked / shelling hoof

[twizzel]

I've seen an improvement in my ewes' feet since using the mole valley buckets. The zinc and biotin will strengthen the hoof. If there are flaps of hoof wall hanging off I would trim them carefully. Treatment for shelley hoof (where the hoof wall separates from the horn giving a pocket for mud and dirt to get trapped into) is either trimming the hoof so the pocket is trimmed away, or I have seen hoof putty used to fill said pocket to stop mud getting trapped. For severe shelley hoof I'm not sure trimming the wall away is beneficial as it will take so long to grow back- hoof putty would be better used for severe shelley hoof I think.

[Backinwellies]

Lots of people recommend the Mole Valley buckets .... don't have a Mole Valley round here .... can anyone recommend any other feet friendly buckets please

[Tracy mayoh]

Where can I get hoof putty?
Cheers

[GrannyAching]

Lots of people recommend the Mole Valley buckets .... don't have a Mole Valley round here .... can anyone recommend any other feet friendly buckets please

MVF do mail order.

[GrannyAching]

This is really helpful http://beefandlamb.ahdb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BRP-Reducing-lameness-manual-7-080316.pdf

 would be wary of hoof putty only because having used it with horses you can get germs trapped under it.

[twizzel]

Where can I get hoof putty?
Cheers

https://www.evetdrug.co.uk/medical-supplies/foot-care/keratex-hoof-putty-200g?affiliate=product_feed&utm_source=product_feed&utm_medium=product_feed&utm_campaign=product_feed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI552Zu5Sv1QIVmqntCh3XngRlEAQYAiABEgKSmfD_BwE

Just search Keratex Hoof putty. Be sure to make the cavity you are filling as clean and dry as possible and really work the putty into a warm soft pliable substance before putting it in, small bits at a time to fill the whole cavity.