South Africa's #1
Hoof Trimming Specialists
Number of Cattle Treated
Another Milestone Achieved. We are Celebrating a Half-Million Trims Since the year 2000.
DairySmid offers the following services
- Professional hoof care
- Prevention of lameness
- Successful treatment of lameness
- World-class knowledge and equipment
- Gentle cow handling
- Training on Comfort Hoof Care Equipment
- Treatment of lameness on rare and expensive game species
The Leader in Cattle Hoof Trimming in Southern Africa
With our extensive experience in Animal Hoof Care you can rest assured that your Animals are well treated by experts that is in the business of Bovine Hoof Care for well over two decades, DairySmid has treated over 470 thousand Cattle and we plan to double that number in the coming few years.
Welcome to DairySmid, the Home of Bovine Hoof Care.
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About DairySmid
DairySmid is a Cattle Hoof Trimming Company that specialises in the Hoof Care of Dairy, Beef and Rare Game. Jaco de Bruin the founder of DairySmid is a qualified Blacksmith and Farrier, in 1993 Jaco started his three year apprenticeship in Farriery with the South Africa Police Service.
The Goal of DairySmid is to ensure the longevity of bovines, by addressing animal welfare and lameness. We pride ourselves in being the pioneers of the Hoof Trimming Industry within South Africa and in Africa in broad.
DairySmid has done work in Botswana, Angola, Zambia, Sudan, Madagascar and other African Countries.
State Of The Art Equipment
DairySmid uses State Of The Art equipment to treat your Cattle. As seen in the image Cattle are treated in the upright position to ensure Cattle Comfort.
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Latest Blog Posts
Highveld Jersey Club & Jasmyn Information Day
HIGHVELD JERSEY CLUB & JASMYN INFORMATION DAY – Thank you for the opportunity to attend the day and to share some Hoof Trimming information.
Congratulations with a well organised day, lots of valuable information shar
Hurwitz Farming Summer Sale
Hurwitz Farming Summer Sale – what an experience to be part and provide a service to this herd of exceptional cattle!
Bosiu Produksieveiling 2023
Bosiu Produksieveiling 2023 – dit is n voorreg vir Hoeftrimming Dairysmid, om by 7de veiling betrokke te kon wees.
ALE Expo 23 Parys
ALE Expo 23 Parys. Hoeftrimming DairySmid is een van die borge by die ALE Expo in Parys. Riaan het hoewe mooi gemaak en demonstrasies gedoen!
VASTRAP BORAN AUCTION 2023
VASTRAP BORAN AUCTION 2023 – Hoof Trimming Dairysmid once again had the privilege to be part of this event! Well done to Quentin, Marisa and the team, a well organised sale, with animals of high quality presented.
Hurwitz 9th Production Auction
Hurwitz 9th Production Auction. Wow! is the only words to describe this event. Dairysmid Hoof Trimming has had the privilege to be part and see