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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When Graeme Parker started filming himself at work little did he suspect the global phenomenon he would become. From a beautiful corner of south-west Scotland, he is now regularly greeted by strangers ...

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 ...

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, ...

They call him the hoof trimmer. On dairy farms in Berks County and beyond, Jim Taranto is known by the name of his occupation: trimmer of cows’ hooves. Taranto, 58, of Skippack, Montgomery County, ...

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 ...

One of the better questions coming to the Lawrence County University of Missouri Extension office asks why the rear toes of some cattle are growing out. Livestock specialist Eldon Cole said fescue ...