How to treat animals which have foot scald?
Individual cases of foot scald can be treated topically using solutions of copper sulfate or zinc sulfate (see products below) by squirting the solution between the affected toes. If the animals are on pasture, treating them after the dew is gone on clear days will allow the solution to dry on the hooves and feet, thus improving its effectiveness. During periods of persistent rainy weather, affected animals should be treated once or twice a day, depending on the severity of the case. Hooves heal rapidly after 1 or 2 days of twice a day treatment, but can recur easily if wet conditions persist. What products are available to treat foot scald? A few available products are: 15% copper sulfate crystals (CuSO4) from Tractor Supply Company, Dr. Naylor Hoof ‘n Heel from Register’s Sheep & Goat Supply, and Liquid Zinc Sulfate (Premier Foot Care) from Premier1 Co. For more information on treating foot scald, consult your local veterinarian. By Dr. Jean-Marie Luginbuhl, NCSU Extension Goat Speci
