Carefully trim the dewclaws one snip at a time. These are often very hard and crusty, and tend to come apart in chunks. Hoof problems can be minimized by using footbaths strategically placed in locations where the goats must walk through them daily. Parts of the country receiving high rainfall amounts must take preventative measures against hoofrot and hoof scald. Folks in those areas also should make an extra effort to vaccinate all goats against tetanus .
Healthy feet are critical to the overall good health of every goat.
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