Caprines, like their bovine cousins, can have hoof issues and lameness causing a reduction in food intake and weight gain, reduced milk production, lower reproduction rates and pain. Kate Johnson shares causes, treatments and prevention for common hoof challenges.
Source: Backyard Goats, July 17, 2022. Link. Three of the most common goat hoof problems are:
- hoof rot/scald
- founder/laminitis
- hoof abscesses