Many hoof lesions are essentially of a physical nature
and treatment of uncomplicated cases involves paring away under-run horn, draining abscesses, and allowing the
corium to regenerate new horn. ‘Blocks’, for example Cowslip
(Giltspur) or Demotec (Demotec Hoof Care Products),
may be applied to the sound claw to remove weight-bearing
from the affected digit