Heel erosion

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Heel Erosion

Slurry Heel

Heel erosion is the irregular loss of bulbar horn in the cattle's feet. It causes the development of multiple blackish pit or pock-like depressions or later deeper oblique grooves. The hind feet are usually more severely affected than the front.

Symptoms

Deep chronic cleft formation
Slight or mild lameness

Diagnosis

  • History
  • Clinical signs
  • Physical exam
  • Laboratory tests

Treatment


Treatment TypeDetailsReference
Paring away diseased portion of the foot, and under-run horn
Spray topical oxytetracycline gentian violet aerosol
Relocate to dry, sanitary living conditions

Prevention

  • Maintain a sanitary, dry, clean environment

Article Reference

Risk Factors

  • Exposure to wet, moist environment
  • Unsanitary living conditions

Seasonality

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