Sheep Medicine Q&A 02

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Severe lameness is reported affecting 2–5% of a group of 150 store lambs in mid-autumn. Typically, only one claw of one foot is affected. In all lambs there is separation of the hoof capsule of the lateral claw around the entire circumference of the coronary band with some regrowth of healthy horn at the coronary band horn. The underlying corium has a healthy smooth epithelium which does not bleed. On the medial claw the regrowth of healthy horn from the coronary band has progressed half-way down the dorsal wall with the hoof capsule thimbled at the toe. There is no associated foul smell. There are several maggots (myiasis) between the corium and hoof capsule in one foot of one lamb. In some lambs there is interdigital infection with hyperaemia, swelling, and moistening of the interdigital skin.


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