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HOOF TRIM PROCEDURE
Hooves that need trimming curl up at
the front and twist at the bottom,
trapping dirt and moisture. To learn
what a properly trimmed hoof looks
like, study the feet of a newborn lamb.
Its hooves are flat on the bottom and
have a boxy look.
The best time to trim is after hooves
have been softened by rain or dewy
grass. To prevent injury to the animal,
work slowly and in good light.
Look for each hoof's growth rings.
When you finish trimming, the bottom
of the hoof should be parallel to the
growth rings. The two toes should be
the same length.
Hooves that need trimming curl up at
the front and twist at the bottom,
trapping dirt and moisture. To learn
what a properly trimmed hoof looks
like, study the feet of a newborn lamb.
Its hooves are flat on the bottom and
have a boxy look.
The best time to trim is after hooves
have been softened by rain or dewy
grass. To prevent injury to the animal,
work slowly and in good light.
- Grab one leg by the ankle and
bend it back. For good control
place it over your knee. - Scrape away dirt with the point
of the shears. - Cut off long growth at the front
of the hoof. - Snip off flaps that fold under the
hoof. - Trim the bottom of the hoof, one
tiny slice at a time, cutting
toward the toe. - Stop trimming when the hoof
looks pink. A pink color means
you are getting close to the
foot's blood supply. If you keep
cutting, the foot will bleed.
Look for each hoof's growth rings.
When you finish trimming, the bottom
of the hoof should be parallel to the
growth rings. The two toes should be
the same length.
| Last Updated: 15 MARCH 2008 |
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St. Croix are very resistant to Scrapies,
but...being sheep, are included in the
USDA Scrapie Program complete with
...all of the rules and tags.
So here's an FYI for you.
but...being sheep, are included in the
USDA Scrapie Program complete with
...all of the rules and tags.
So here's an FYI for you.
SCRAPIE REQUIREMENTS
...FOR SHOW SEASON, etc.
All Shows, including your local County Fair, are
considered interstate movement. All breeding
sheep require the flock of origin scrapie tag
regardless of their age. This tag should be put in
the ear by the owner of the lamb at the time of birth.
They do not necessarily need to be tagged at birth
but do need to be tagged before they leave the
farm. The requirements have raised a number of
common questions:
Do wether lambs need scrapie tags?
All castrated male lambs are exempt from the
scrapie requirement. They do not have to be
tagged with an official tag. All intact ram lambs
must be tagged regardless of age.
I purchased a lamb from a breeder last
year and plan to show her this year.
Can I tag her with tags that were
issued to me?
Yes, even though she was not born on your farm
you can use your tag. You should note in your
records that she was a purchased ewe and from
whom you purchased her.
I purchased a lamb from a breeder and
it was tagged. Now it has lost its tag.
What do I do?
You should tag the ewe with your tag and note in
your records the previous owner and if possible
the number of the tag that was lost.
I am only planning on going to our
county fair. Do my sheep need tags?
Any show, even county fairs, is considered
interstate movement and all breeding sheep
require tags.
I am only showing a market ewe lamb.
Does she need a tag?
Yes, because she is a ewe lamb she needs a tag
even though you do not intend to breed her.
I am going to purchase my lambs from a
neighbor. Do they need tags?
If you intend on showing the lambs I would
encourage you to have your neighbor tag them
before or at the time of purchase. Within state sale
of sheep is not covered by the Federal Regulations
but it is in your best interest to have all sheep that
you are purchasing tagged by the seller.
Can my sheep acquire scrapie from
other sheep at the show?
Sheep from a flock that is quarantined for scrapie
are not allowed to go to shows. Contact at a show
is considered limited exposure and is a low risk
for scrapie transmission. Lambing time is the
highest risk time period for scrapie transmission.
Contact with placental fluid and afterbirth may
cause transmission to offspring and lambs from
other ewes.
Last year we were not required to have
health papers to attend shows. Will
this change?
Show health requirements/regulations are made
by the State Veterinarian in the state of the show.
You should check with the show a few weeks
before as the requirements may be different this
year
...FOR SHOW SEASON, etc.
All Shows, including your local County Fair, are
considered interstate movement. All breeding
sheep require the flock of origin scrapie tag
regardless of their age. This tag should be put in
the ear by the owner of the lamb at the time of birth.
They do not necessarily need to be tagged at birth
but do need to be tagged before they leave the
farm. The requirements have raised a number of
common questions:
Do wether lambs need scrapie tags?
All castrated male lambs are exempt from the
scrapie requirement. They do not have to be
tagged with an official tag. All intact ram lambs
must be tagged regardless of age.
I purchased a lamb from a breeder last
year and plan to show her this year.
Can I tag her with tags that were
issued to me?
Yes, even though she was not born on your farm
you can use your tag. You should note in your
records that she was a purchased ewe and from
whom you purchased her.
I purchased a lamb from a breeder and
it was tagged. Now it has lost its tag.
What do I do?
You should tag the ewe with your tag and note in
your records the previous owner and if possible
the number of the tag that was lost.
I am only planning on going to our
county fair. Do my sheep need tags?
Any show, even county fairs, is considered
interstate movement and all breeding sheep
require tags.
I am only showing a market ewe lamb.
Does she need a tag?
Yes, because she is a ewe lamb she needs a tag
even though you do not intend to breed her.
I am going to purchase my lambs from a
neighbor. Do they need tags?
If you intend on showing the lambs I would
encourage you to have your neighbor tag them
before or at the time of purchase. Within state sale
of sheep is not covered by the Federal Regulations
but it is in your best interest to have all sheep that
you are purchasing tagged by the seller.
Can my sheep acquire scrapie from
other sheep at the show?
Sheep from a flock that is quarantined for scrapie
are not allowed to go to shows. Contact at a show
is considered limited exposure and is a low risk
for scrapie transmission. Lambing time is the
highest risk time period for scrapie transmission.
Contact with placental fluid and afterbirth may
cause transmission to offspring and lambs from
other ewes.
Last year we were not required to have
health papers to attend shows. Will
this change?
Show health requirements/regulations are made
by the State Veterinarian in the state of the show.
You should check with the show a few weeks
before as the requirements may be different this
year
Foot Scald in Sheep
Foot scald in sheep causes lameness that can
appear to be foot rot. Foot scald is not foot rot
and can be effectively managed. Foot scald is
caused by a bacteria known as Fusobacterium
necrophorum and is prevalent in flocks that graze
wet pastures or stand in damp, muddy feed lots.
Foot scald in sheep causes lameness that can
appear to be foot rot. Foot scald is not foot rot
and can be effectively managed. Foot scald is
caused by a bacteria known as Fusobacterium
necrophorum and is prevalent in flocks that graze
wet pastures or stand in damp, muddy feed lots.
Scald occurs between the hooves
causing inflammation of the skin and produces a wet
discharge and sore lesions on the surface. Scald does
not deteriorate the hard "horny" part of the hoof like
foot rot.
Diagnosis is made by a visual examination of the
foot and ruling out diseases such as foot abscesses or
foot rot.
Prevention consists of draining the low wet areas
of the pasture or fencing them off so the sheep do not
graze them. Routine trimming of the sheep's hooves to
prevent overgrowth helps in keeping the space between
the hoof clean and dry. If sheep are in lots that are wet,
damp or muddy, the addition of dirt or manure mounds
creates a dry place for them.
Treatment is accomplished by first trimming the
hooves and removing any soil or manure, then I like to
use a topical treatment like D-Thrush (37% copper
naphthenate) in between the hoof digits. If the scald is
not sever usually several treatments of D-Thrush will
produce a complete recovery. In more severe cases I
like to use a long lasting antibiotic in combination with
D-Thrush. I have been using long lasting penicillin
(BP-48) or long lasting oxytetetracycline (LA-200)
subcutaneously with very good results. Dr. Kennedy
has also recommended for flocks that are having a high
incidence the addition of a 10% zinc sulfate foot bath.
Zinc sulfate contains 440 copper and care needs to be
taken to prevent ewes from ingesting this material.
If you have lame sheep, you need to examine the feet
and get a diagnosis made.
Foot scald is common and readily manageable.
Foot rot is a contagious disease and is much more
severe in the flocks where it exists.
Do not buy lame sheep and mix with your flock.
J.D. BOBB, DVM
Pipestone Veterinary Supply
causing inflammation of the skin and produces a wet
discharge and sore lesions on the surface. Scald does
not deteriorate the hard "horny" part of the hoof like
foot rot.
Diagnosis is made by a visual examination of the
foot and ruling out diseases such as foot abscesses or
foot rot.
Prevention consists of draining the low wet areas
of the pasture or fencing them off so the sheep do not
graze them. Routine trimming of the sheep's hooves to
prevent overgrowth helps in keeping the space between
the hoof clean and dry. If sheep are in lots that are wet,
damp or muddy, the addition of dirt or manure mounds
creates a dry place for them.
Treatment is accomplished by first trimming the
hooves and removing any soil or manure, then I like to
use a topical treatment like D-Thrush (37% copper
naphthenate) in between the hoof digits. If the scald is
not sever usually several treatments of D-Thrush will
produce a complete recovery. In more severe cases I
like to use a long lasting antibiotic in combination with
D-Thrush. I have been using long lasting penicillin
(BP-48) or long lasting oxytetetracycline (LA-200)
subcutaneously with very good results. Dr. Kennedy
has also recommended for flocks that are having a high
incidence the addition of a 10% zinc sulfate foot bath.
Zinc sulfate contains 440 copper and care needs to be
taken to prevent ewes from ingesting this material.
If you have lame sheep, you need to examine the feet
and get a diagnosis made.
Foot scald is common and readily manageable.
Foot rot is a contagious disease and is much more
severe in the flocks where it exists.
Do not buy lame sheep and mix with your flock.
J.D. BOBB, DVM
Pipestone Veterinary Supply
St. Croix tend toward extremely healthy feet.
So much so in fact, that a foot problem often
...comes as a bit of a novelty.
So...this may simply be...an FYI for you.
So much so in fact, that a foot problem often
...comes as a bit of a novelty.
So...this may simply be...an FYI for you.
and with . . .
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Reviewed by Carolyn Christman
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