We had a cow suprise us and calve outside. We brought her in due to rains coming. She was not a show heifer, so a little tough to work with. Anywho, in the barn she is a tube gate away form the show calves for this year and does not like it. She will charge at them and us for that matter. She stepped on the 2 hour old calf at her side and ripped off the right rear inside hoof cap. We have been treating with LA200, coppertox and Iodine. What my question is, will this grow back? Any suggestions on healing? Wrap it watertight with a support system, or leave it open. She is stuck in the barn till it is healed, but would like to know if this has happened to anyone else and what the outcome was? ???
Hoof wall torn off a newborn calf Any advise ???
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farmboy
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vcc said:
So if I read you right the right rear inside claw is missing the hoof - yes? I would stay away from the coppertox and iodine - both are pretty caustic to the tender tissue - in adult cattle we use tetracycline powder and wrap the foot - I'd be inclined to wrap the foot to keep it clean and dry but not water tight - I would also be inclined (if the cow continues to behave badly) to keep the calf separate from the cow as (1) the foot has to hurt and so the calf will be less mobile and agile and less able to avoid her mother (2) her mother doesn't seem to realize where the baby is. It should grow back but it will take a while. I would also be inclined to change the bandage every day to see how it is progressing (at least for the first couple of days, make sure it stays dry and is not infected) and I would stop the LA 200. If I find out any more I'll let you know. You might want to have your vet look at her for both management of the hoof (or lack there of) and perhaps some pain management ...good luck,
red
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VCC we had that happen w/ a calf on the farm. It's a messy situation. I argee w/ DL on the caustic substances. Will burn & make worse. Good salve or balm will help some too. Keep flies away as much as possible.
Good luck & keep us informed!
Red
Good luck & keep us informed!
Red
