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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Hoof Diseases, Hoof Diseases in Ruminants Advice to the owner ∙ Do routine hoof trimming every 5 months ∙ Check hooves once a month to ensure they are healthy and there are no underlying issues ∙ Ensure the animals are fed a diet that is well balanced ∙ Implement biosecurity protocols to prevent spread of infectious agents and avoid contamination around the farm ∙ Conduct weekly sanitation of the farm ∙ Remove feces daily ∙ Change bedding often ∙ Provide antiseptic foot baths around the animal pen, Hoof Diseases in Ruminants Predisposing Fsctors Liitle/no exercise Excessive wear, Hoof Diseases in Ruminants Causes Traumatic Causes, Hoof Diseases in Ruminants Predisposing Fsctors Improper sanitation, Hard and soft feet ???? Cracks in sole and heel, Hoof Diseases in Ruminants Causes Nutritional Causes, Inadequate diet rations ???? Diet high in carbohydrates, Hoof Diseases in Ruminants Predisposing Fsctors Punctures/ lacerations, Hoof Diseases in Ruminants Predisposing Fsctors Hard and soft feet, Hoof Diseases in Ruminants Predisposing Fsctors wet, muddy pasture and pens, Hoof Diseases in Ruminants Predisposing Fsctors Overgrown hooves/ poor hoof trimming, Hoof Diseases in Ruminants Predisposing Fsctors Inadequate diet rations, Hoof Diseases in Ruminants Predisposing Fsctors Hard surfaces/ poor bedding/ insufficent flooring