Mud season is in full swing, and it has us thinking about our cows’ hoof health. Healthy hooves keep cows moving, happy, and healthy. Without a solid set of feet and legs, your cows move around less, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mud or a wet weather that leaves pastures and pens wet and boggy can present challenges for hoof health in cattle. If feet are continually wet the hoof horn and skin of the feet become softer and more ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Corey DeGroot trims a Holstein cow's hoof using a specialized holding chute. Preventive trimming is the best way to keep a dairy ...