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
- 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

Congratulation Riaan with your Great Comrades 2025 Finish
Riaan is not only a passionate hoof trimmer, but he is also an ultra-marathon athlete living his dream. He completed the Comrades in a very

Bovelder Hirsaw Veiling 4 Junie 2025
Hoeftrimming DairySmid was een van die borge by die veiling. Baie geluk aan Dewald, Jeanette en die span met ‘n suksesvolle veiling en diere van

Primigravida Boran Heifer Sale – 31 May 2025
Hoof Trimming DairySmid was one of the sponsors at this special heifer auction. Animals of a very high quality. Congratulations to to all involved –

Devlan Limousins ‘For the love of the Breed Auction’ on Saturday the 17th of May
It was once again a privilege to be part of the auction, as one of the sponsors and being part of the farm team, doing

Limousin Cattle Breeders 50th Anniversary Celebrations Bloemfontein Showgrounds
Hoof Trimming Dairy Smid had the privilege of being one of the sponsors at this special event. The Limousin breed showcasing their best! Congratulations to

Ntaba Nyoni Cattle Auction ’25
Hoof Trimming DairySmid once again had the privilege to be one of the sponsors at the event. Thank you to Jessica and your team for