by Koos Vis | Apr 5, 2019 | Dairy Hoof Diseases
When you own a dairy herd, maintaining its hoof health is a constant challenge. However, we have some great news for you: there are ways to control and contain the impact of lameness. To begin with, you have a variety of great products at your disposal to tackle this...
by Emiliya Atanasova | Jan 10, 2018 | Dairy Hoof Diseases, Dairy Hoof Trimming, Dairy Management, Research and professional Development
Wrapping has been around for years as a way of dealing with hoof problems. The purpose of applying wraps varies between farmers and hoof trimmers. Some apply wraps to keep manure away from the wound. Others use it to keep the product on the hoof for an extended period...
by Koos Vis | Aug 8, 2017 | Dairy Hoof Diseases, Dairy Management
Have you wondered whether your switch to sand bedding might be increasing lameness in your dairy herd? If so, you’re not alone in having such thoughts. As one producer recently told me, they converted to sand bedding about a year ago, and it seems as if their lameness...
by Koos Vis | Jul 11, 2017 | Dairy Hoof Diseases, Dairy Management
Speed: your ally in keeping lameness at bay You wake up one morning and do the routine check on your cows. You notice that one of them is showing signs of lameness. Do you then start wondering what would be the best time to check her out? I often hear this question...
by Koos Vis | Jun 27, 2017 | Dairy Hoof Diseases, Dairy Management
Apart from being a scourge for cows, lameness can cause a great economic loss for you, the farmer. Hoof blocking generally is an effective method of hoof care. You should keep in mind, however, that it isn’t perfect. Whenever lameness rears its ugly head, the herdsman...
by Koos Vis | Jun 10, 2017 | Dairy Hoof Diseases, Dairy Management
A dairy producer recently told me they had a wet spring in their area. This left its mark on the hoof condition of his herd. The farm had its fair share of lameness, and he wanted to know how often they should run their footbath. In preparing to provide the...
