Early lesions are red, moist, swollen and interdigital skin is eroded. This spreads to epidermal matrix of the hoof leading to separation of the horn and a malodorous exudate.
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Early lesions are red, moist, swollen and interdigital skin is eroded. This spreads to epidermal matrix of the hoof leading to separation of the horn and a malodorous [[Exudate|exudate]].
Regeneration is attempted as germinal epithelium is not destroyed.
Regeneration is attempted as germinal epithelium is not destroyed.
Chronic infections can result in a long misshapen hoof.
Chronic infections can result in a long misshapen hoof.