Diagnosis of foot rot requires a thorough examination. Lesions usually infect both claws of the hoof, so if only one side is infected, the problem is likely not foot rot, says Barry Whitworth, DVM.
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Look for signs of swelling between toes and for redness or necrotic tissue, as well as separation of the skin at the hoof wall. Most cases of foot rot will have a foul-smelling odor. The foot also may feel warm to the touch, which distinguishes foot rot from fescue foot.” – Barry Whitworth, DVM.