Hoof being trimmed
“Bovine Hoof Trimming and Mobility Workshop “
Dunmasc will host a Bovine Hoof Trimming, Lameness, and Mobility Workshops on: August 12th 2016. The Course takes place on the farm of Vincent Gorman, Athy, Co. Kildare.
Two further workshops are scheduled for Autumn 2016
27th September, Venue: tbc
12th October, Venue: tbc
These courses will be grant aided by Rural Enterprise Skillnet.
Training will be delivered by Francis Cosgrave (Dunmasc Genetics).
The cost of the course is €150.00 – Grant aid of €30.00
Hoof trimming a Charolais cow
The training will take place in small groups to facilitate individual tuition (10-12 trainees maximum so book early)
OBJECTIVES
- Experience on How to Practically and Safely Perform Preventative Hoof Trimming (5 step Dutch Method)
- Identify Common Lameness Conditions and Treatments
- Apply Shoes or Blocks
- Understand the Causes and Prevention Methods of Lameness and the Equipment Requirements for Hoof Work
- Introduction to Locomotion/Mobility Scoring.
- This will be delivered through a Theory and Practical ‘Hands On’ Session.
The course will be delivered by Francis Cosgrave MVB Cert DHH. Francis spent 6 years in veterinary practice in Cork and Kilkenny before spending 3 years working with an animal health company providing technical training to farmers and vets on preventative herd health on large herds based mainly in the UK. Francis also runs a dairy farm in partnership with his father in Co. Laois.
Hoof trimming in progress
For Further information Please Contact:
Antoinette Dowling
Office Administration
M: 086 401 9529
O: 057 86 46688
Hoof Trimming Knives
Toe length should be 75 mm on a normal cow
Ruben Babs, a pedigree Holstein Friesian cow gets her hoofs trimmed