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!
The 6th Annual Production Sale of Ntaba Nyoni Cattle at Phala-Phala Auction House on the 4th of March 2023
DairySmid Hoof Trimming a proud Sponsor at The 6th Annual Production Sale of Ntaba Nyoni Cattle at Phala-Phala Auction House on the 4th of March 2023. Congratulations to Ben and Jessica with and excellent sale! Proud to be associated. The DairySmid Hoof Trimming team.
Farm TV Interview with Riaan van Zyl from DairySmid Hoof Trimming
Interview by Farm TV with Riaan van Zyl, co-owner of DairySmid Hoof Trimming about the importance of preventative Trimming and the treatment thereof.
Basics of hoof health management in cattle
Hoof health is essential for a beef or dairy cattle herd to perform optimally, and nutrition and good hoof care should form part of any animal health programme.
Beesmankheid: Hoefversorging
Hoefversorging is ʼn wye onderwerp. Mankheid by beeste kan in verskeie kategorieë ingedeel word en vereis ook verskillende benaderings en vorms van behandeling.
Die veearts en die hoefsmid
In die ewig veranderende wêreld waarin ons lewe, is ’n goeie, gesonde verhouding tussen die veearts en die hoefsmid belangrik om te verseker dat die boer op die voorpunt bly.
Foot Baths – Part 8
In this series, we have explained in detail how correct functional trimming can prevent mechanical lameness. The previous article was devoted to the most common form of bacterial lameness in dairy operations, namely digital dermatitis (DD). This can be successfully treated by a professional hoof trimmer, but the emphasis must be on herd prevention.
Digital Dermatitis – Part 7
During winter time, in the summer rainfall areas of South Africa, we observe a higher incidence of bacterial-related lameness in dairy cows. The two major diseases in this category are digital dermatitis and interdigital dermatitis.
Concrete: Reasons for Lameness – Part 6
In the first few articles of this series, I explained how hard and non-yielding surfaces cause lameness in cows and why we see more mechanical lameness in dairy cows than in beef cows. Although standing on concrete is known to be the single most important risk factor for mechanical lameness, as it is for sole…
Focus on hoof care – Part 5: Vertical fissures
In last’s month’s article I focussed on horizontal fissures in dairy and beef cattle. There is a difference between horizontal and vertical fissures, and I want to explain the latter in more detail. A vertical fissure can be described as a fissure or crack on the claw. In the early stages this is only visible…