Wood or Rubber? Which type of claw block to choose?
Just as your doctor recommends raising your foot after an injury, dairy farmers use claw blocks to combat lameness. Rubber and wooden claw blocks help lift a cow’s claw off the ground after a foot-related injury. Claw blocks Blocking is a useful treatment option that uses claw blocks when claws are over-trimmed and for any
Get ahead of heat stress this summer
When summer temperatures are pulling out all the stops, animals that are out in the sun and heat during the day often experience problems. For instance, air temperature, humidity and the amount of direct sunlight affect an animal’s body temperature. When summer temperatures continue to rise, it is important to avoid heat stress as it can
Take abscess by the horns: Abscess management in dairy cows
Abscesses – most dairy cows will experience them at some point. An abscess is an infectious collection of pus in a claw that soon becomes tender and sore and can cause lameness. Causes and Symptoms of Abscesses An abscess can occur after the cow experiences major or minimal damage to a claw or the integrity
Consistency and reliability are key in business – Graeme Parker, The Hoof GP
Graeme Parker is a hoof trimmer living and working in South West Scotland. He’s been involved with agriculture his entire life. Graeme trims around 16k – 17k cattle per year. ‘I want to use the best tools in the business so that I can complete my service to the best of my abilities.’ The world
Cow’s thin soles and over trimming: they go hand in hand
The sole on a cow’s claw protects it from outside harm, similar to the sole of a shoe on a human foot. Having thin soles is similar to wearing thin or worn shoe soles. The feet are more vulnerable to ground surfaces when they lack that extra layer of protection. Since cows are on their