Author Topic: Slanting hoof wall (Read 2271 times)

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.

fsmnutter · « **Reply #1 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.

shep53 · « **Reply #2 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