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Abstract:
This video documents the diagnosis and treatment of a severe internal hoof rot in a cow. Despite good overall hoof health management on the farm, the cow presented with lameness. Initial trimming of the back left outer claw revealed loose horn near the heel, indicating an underlying issue. Careful removal exposed a significant ulcer and extensive deterioration of the sole horn, described as a double sole rotting from the inside out. The likely cause is attributed to excessive weight bearing on the outer claw leading to bruising (hemorrhaging) and subsequent infection, potentially due to the cow's gait. The treatment involved meticulous debridement of all necrotic tissue, followed by application of a copper/zinc oxide disinfectant spray and a salicylic acid wrap to promote drying and healing, aiming to restore the cow's ability to walk pain-free.
Treating Severe Internal Hoof Rot in a Cow
00:00:02 Severe Condition: The video focuses on a cow whose hoof is rotting from the inside out.
00:00:30 Initial Trimming & Discovery: Despite the farm's good hoof care, trimming the back left outer claw reveals loose horn near the heel, pinpointing the problem area.
00:01:32 Ulcer Exposed: Removing the loose horn uncovers an ulcer near the heel bulb.
00:01:50 Careful Removal Needed: The trimmer anticipates a complex debridement of rotting hoof horn and emphasizes the need for caution to avoid further injury.
00:02:35 Suspected Cause - Bruising: The trimmer theorizes that the cow's gait likely caused excessive weight bearing on the outer claw, leading to bruising (hemorrhaging) visible throughout the claw, which developed into the severe ulceration and rot.
00:03:47 Meticulous Debridement: The deteriorated hoof horn (forming a "double sole") is carefully removed piece by piece, using fingers and a knife with a sawing motion due to its softness and the risk of damaging attached tissue.
00:04:01 Importance of Caution: The trimmer explains the slow, methodical approach is crucial to avoid mistakes and prevent further harm to the already compromised hoof.
00:05:00 Cleaning and Treatment: After removing as much dead tissue as possible, the area is cleaned, sprayed with a copper and zinc oxide solution, and wrapped with salicylic acid to dehydrate the tissue and promote healing.
00:05:21 Merchandise Promotion: The video concludes with a limited-time promotion for merchandise (Code Brown zipper hoodie) and an offer to include buyers' names on a new pickup truck wrap for purchases made before May 2nd.