Livestock Equipment

 

However, it is a fault to assume that all cows or all of the hooves need to be trimmed (beyond the small adjustment of the weight range). Some dairy farms, whether or not they need it, will perform 2-3 hoof repairs per year on dairy cows. It is actually a lot of cost to repair the hoof of the healthy hoof, and it may cause damage. Especially for cows raised on the rough concrete surface, the thin hoof may cause more serious trouble due to excessive wear. The question to ask here is: "You can't make normality more normal";

 

Therefore, don't waste time trimming the normal size and shape of the hoof. In addition, as mentioned above, for cattle with spiral toe or laminitis, it may be better to perform 3-4 inspections and hoof repairs (as needed) every year, because with these symptoms, horny growth Excessive proportions usually increase.

 

In short: check the hoof to determine if it is overgrowth or rickets; do not trim the healthy hooves. Otherwise, it is a waste of money and increases the risk of causing a shackle due to excessive hoof repair.