We Strive to Share
Will a Hoof Abscess Burst if Left Alone?
Considering that hoof abscesses are one of the causes most commonly linked to acute lameness in cattle, knowing how to address such a time-sensitive issue adequately is vital for maintaining the health and agility of the animal. Abscesses begin to form as bacteria...
How Quickly Do Goats Grow Their Horns?
Among horned livestock, goats are the most curious and active by nature. For this reason, their horns are often removed for their own and others' safety. So, how fast do goat horns grow? Goat horns grow quite quickly, so disbudding must be done within three weeks of...
What is the Proven Treatment for Digital Dermatitis?
What is the Proven Treatment for Digital Dermatitis? Digital dermatitis (also called hairy heel warts, Mortellaro disease, fungus and strawberry foot, or DD for short) is perhaps the most common hoof problem in dairy cattle. It starts as mildly sore feet. In no time,...
Browse By Category
Dairy Hoof Trimming
Veterinarians
Dairy Management
Dairy Hoof Diseases
Research
Sheep & Goat Management
Our Latest Posts
How Quickly Do Goats Grow Their Horns?
Among horned livestock, goats are the most curious and active by nature. For this reason, their horns are often removed for their own and others' safety. So, how fast do goat horns grow? Goat horns grow quite quickly, so disbudding must be done within three weeks of...
Why Are Your Goat’s Horns Cracking?
Horns aren't just pointy ornaments adorning the head of a goat. Sometimes a goat will get in a fight that results in significant damage to its horns, so even cracks can concern a herd owner. Goat horns are likely to crack because of an injury. Goats often play with...
Do Sheep Hooves Grow Back Over Time?
Hoof care is critical for ensuring the well-being of sheep. To provide good hoof care, you must understand how fast the hoof horn grows, when to trim it, and what diseases may affect it. Sheep hooves grow continuously. Thus, even after wearing or trimming, they grow...
Will a Hoof Abscess Burst if Left Alone?
Considering that hoof abscesses are one of the causes most commonly linked to acute lameness in cattle, knowing how to address such a time-sensitive issue adequately is vital for maintaining the health and agility of the animal. Abscesses begin to form as bacteria...
Dairy Hoof Trimming
5 Ways to Stop Cow Hooves from Smelling
The most common cause of foul smell in cattle hooves is interdigital necrobacillosis, or foot rot, although surface bacteria may also lead to a cow's hooves smelling bad. Proper management and monitoring can prevent the smell; however, strong hoof odours are usually a...
See all posts under category
Tools That Make Hoof Trimming Easier
When the subject of hoof care arises during on-farm visits, a full to-do list is often shared. Too many chores are already on the farmer’s daily to-do lists. Lameness treatments and hoof trimming aren’t their top priority either. Thus, the following question came to...
See all posts under category
Veterinarians
See all posts under category
2 Easy Ways to Buy Veterinary Hoof Care Supplies Online
Veterinarians and hoof trimmers are seen as partners in servicing the cattle farmer when it comes to lameness challenges in a herd. In my career as a professional trimmer, I had the privilege of meeting many of the client's veterinarians to discuss a hoof health plan...
Hoof Trimmers and Veterinarians Can Work Better Together
Dairy producers rely on a number of professionals to help them day in and day out. While each professional works closely with the producer, more and more farms are learning that benefits can be gained when those professionals collaborate with one another. Hoof...
See all posts under category
Dairy Management
See all posts under category
Lumpy Cow Skin Disease Treatment Explained
Lumpy cow skin disease is a concern for cattle owners, leading to significant economic losses worldwide. Thus, many are eager to know what treatment works. Unfortunately, lumpy cow skin disease has no direct antiviral treatment. Instead, the infected animals receive...
How To Get Rid of Dry Skin on Cattle
Dry skin in cattle can be irritating and symptomatic, making the animal more vulnerable to infection. Thus, it's essential to treat it as quickly as possible. To get rid of dry skin in cattle, provide minerals, reconditioning products, and hydration. Dry skin is...
See all posts under category
Dairy Hoof Diseases
See all posts under category
Will a Hoof Abscess Burst if Left Alone?
Considering that hoof abscesses are one of the causes most commonly linked to acute lameness in cattle, knowing how to address such a time-sensitive issue adequately is vital for maintaining the health and agility of the animal. Abscesses begin to form as bacteria...
Will a Hoof Abscess Heal on Its Own
Hoof abscesses are among the most common causes of acute lameness in livestock and horses. The problem does not immediately manifest on the exterior of the hoof, and by all appearances, the animal may look fine for some time. There should be suspicion of a hoof...
See all posts under category
Research & Development
See all posts under category
Trade shows: the ultimate place to mingle and learn
At Diamond Hoof Care, we are very serious about our presence at dairy trade shows. After all, such visits are central to achieving our primary purpose - to help farmers when hoof health problems assault their herds. For this reason, we make it a point to attend...
“For the Record”: Hoof Trimmers Gathering in Ontario
Our industry is getting another great chance for a pro get-together. The Ontario Hoof Trimmers Guild (OHTG) is organizing a hoof care conference on August 24-25, 2018 in Guelph, ON. Generally speaking, OHTG events aim to provide continuing education to guild members....
See all posts under category
Sheep & Goat Management
See all posts under category
How Quickly Do Goats Grow Their Horns?
Among horned livestock, goats are the most curious and active by nature. For this reason, their horns are often removed for their own and others' safety. So, how fast do goat horns grow? Goat horns grow quite quickly, so disbudding must be done within three weeks of...
Why Are Your Goat’s Horns Cracking?
Horns aren't just pointy ornaments adorning the head of a goat. Sometimes a goat will get in a fight that results in significant damage to its horns, so even cracks can concern a herd owner. Goat horns are likely to crack because of an injury. Goats often play with...
See all posts under category