Foot rot in cattle is something we deal with every year, thankfully this summer isn’t as bad as 2023. Foot rot is a bacteria that infects the hoof of cattle and will work in the bone if not treated. Very painful. #cattle #footrot #ranchlife #ranching | JC Farms

Doctoring one cow and two calves for foot rot. It has been a major and expensive issue for our area of the country. I have two methods, cross bow vaccine gun(which is all washable and reusable) and the rifle vaccine gun(have to buy the vaccine needles for). Gun is more accurate and longer range so I use that for calves and for cows I have been using crossbow. #cattle #footrot #ranch #cattleproblems | JC Farms

Foot Rot: Causes, Prevention, and Early Treatment: Foot rot is one of those small problems that can quickly turn into a big loss if ignored. It starts quietly, but once it sets in, animals lose weight, stop feeding well, and may even become permanently lame. What Causes Foot Rot? Foot rot is mainly caused by bacteria that thrive in: Wet, muddy, and dirty pens Poor drainage around housing areas Injuries or cracks in the hoof Walking long distances on rough or sharp surfaces Once bacteria enter th

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