A CLINICAL STUDY ON FOOT AFFECTIONS IN GOATS (Capra hircus)
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2013
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Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner - 334001
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In the present study total 810 goats of either sex were examined at surgery clinic for the presence of foot
affections. Out of 810 goats examined 140 were found positive for foot affections. The over all incidence of foot
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affections was found to be (17.28 per cent). However, the incidence of overgrown hooves was higher (57.14 per cent)
than other foot affections. In the retrospective study of five years total 2060 goats of either sex were examined from
the records for the presence of foot affections. Out of which 271 were found positive for foot affections. The over all
incidence of foot affections was found to be (13.21 per cent). However, the incidence of overgrown hooves was
higher (44.28 per cent) than other foot affections.
In the present and retrospective study foot affections were observed more in old aged female goats than in
males. Affection was observed more in rainy season. Involvement of fore feet was observed more than hind feet.
Outer claws were more affected than the medial claws irrespective of fore or hind feet. Overgrown hooves was the
most common abnormality encountered. Other foot disorders observed were acute arthritis, interdigital dermatitis,
foot-rot, wound at fetlock/pastern region, traumatic injury, interdigital tissue overgrowth, swelling/wound at heel,
fracture of phalanges, punctured foot and sloppy pastern.
Plain radiographic examination provided valuable aid in differentiation of various foot disorders.
Radiographically cases of overgrown hooves were characterised by exostosis of phalanges,
osteolysis/demineralisation of third phalanx, rotation of second phalanx and fracture of phalanges.
The good response of corrective hoof trimming was observed. Prompt attention to treat the cases at an early
stage cured the affection satisfactorily.
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Good hygienic conditions, regular trimming of the hooves, regular foot bath in one per cent copper sulphate
solution and adequate exercise to the animal were advised to the owner in order to reduce the incidence of foot
disorders in goats.
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