Hoofs grow continually, to make up for wear and tear. Cattle kept in confined areas or soft footing don’t wear their feet down as fast as they grow, and often need periodic hoof trimming. There are a ...

The last thing any farmer wants is lame cows, who will lose production and fertility – before you can do anything she is on the cull cow list. Prevention is key when it comes to managing the overall ...

Farmers are shown how to trim the hooves of their cows at Red Hill in Limuru in 2016. [File, Standard] Hoof trimming is key in the prevention of lameness in animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs ...

Cattle foot trimming's pivotal role is underscored by its direct impact on animal welfare, productivity, and milk quality, mitigating risks such as lameness in cows, decreased milk production, ...

Following is a transcript of the video. - My name is Nate Ranallo, and I am a hoof trimmer. I'm going to show you how I remove rocks and screws from cows' feet. I trim primarily dairy cows. On a ...

Strong, healthy feet are important for cows, and in a dairy there are many factors that can compromise hoof health. Most dairies utilize the services of a hoof trimmer to keep feet properly trimmed ...

Kelsie struggled a bit in the squeeze chute as she settled in for her yearly pedicure. With a rope attached below her “dew claws,” we gently lifted her hoof, fastening the line to a bar at the top of ...

An on-farm review has enabled beef farmers Jonathan and Delyth Crimes to prioritise areas that will benefit foot health, resulting in easier day-to-day management and a 90% reduction in antibiotics ...