Footrot

This ewe is too painful to stand on her front feet because of footrot.
Hoof trimming is essential in treating and controlling footrot.
While often confused with footrot a foot abscess (shown here) is quite different. The hooves are normal but there is a swelling in the soft tissue above the hoof. This is also called bumblefoot.

All three photos are from: Gates' Practical Guide to Sheep Disease Management.
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