- Wear disposable gloves to reduce spread of infection between sheep
- Clean feet
- With the sheep properly restrained, pare just enough of the sole horn to allow drainage
- Avoid over-trimming and DO NOT draw blood , this makes sheep even more lame
- Collect and dispose of all hoof trimmings, clean and disinfect the treatment area after use
Treat all cases, even if the abscess does not burst, with a long-acting antibiotic injection and antibiotic spray.
Cause: Abscesses are often caused by an outside object causing a cut or puncture in the sensitive hoof tissue and leading to infection. Keeping your flock away from sharp thorned bushes and stony ground will help prevent abscesses.
