Limousin Bloem Show 2023
Limousin Bloem Show 2023. Dairy Smid Hoof Trimming, once again had the privilege of being a sponsor at this event. What a honour to be part of the Limousin family and providing the Hoof Trimming service. Keep them moving!
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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.
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
Focus on hoof care – Part 1
There have been many myths and different opinions in the past regarding the subject of the bovine hoof. Part of the reason why it is such a frequently discussed topic, is that it is so difficult to work on the feet of cattle. Unlike horses, cattle cannot be trained to lift one foot while standing on the other three legs. In fact, it is extremely difficult for cattle to stand on three legs, which is why specialised equipment is needed.
Focus on hoof care – Part 4: Horizontal fissures
There are two types of fissures, namely horizontal (discussed in this article) and vertical. Both types cause severe lameness and have their own risk factors and causes.
The influence of walkways on lameness – Part 5
Seasonal Lameness. After the good rainy season we had this year, many grazing dairies experienced more lameness than usual. The types of lameness that we found in these situations were thin soles and toe ulcers.
Why more lameness in the hind feet? Part 3
The role that concrete plays in dairy cow lameness cannot be overemphasised. This is something that was explained in Part 2 of this series. To understand why dairy cows so often become lame in the hind feet, we need to study this aspect.
