by Koos Vis | May 9, 2019 | Dairy Hoof Trimming, Dairy Management
Adding formalin (also known as formaldehyde) to the foot bath is believed to make hooves harder. But when lameness is an issue, hoof hardness doesn’t always matter. Before adding formalin to your hoof products shopping list, consider all variables. Our dairy producers...
by Koos Vis | Mar 30, 2019 | Dairy Hoof Trimming, Dairy Management, Research and professional Development
They say keeping records is essential for progress. Does it hold true for keeping track of what happened on hoof trimming day? I say, it sure does! Let me explain. As a hoof trimmer, I used paper copies to share the results of my hoof trimming visit with the...
by Koos Vis | Aug 30, 2018 | Dairy Hoof Trimming, Dairy Management, Research and professional Development
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...
by Koos Vis | Aug 15, 2018 | Dairy Management
As a professional hoof trimmer, I have experienced days so hot that I wished I had a swimming pool nearby to dive into. This summer has seen excruciating high temperatures in Western Canada, with temperatures in Alberta hitting 40 degrees Celsius! We read a lot about...
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 Emiliya Atanasova | Dec 27, 2017 | Dairy Management, Research and professional Development
It’s difficult getting the dairy barn floor right, isn’t it? Say you go with concrete flooring, which is by far the most popular choice. While durable and easy to clean, it’s also the most unforgiving surface for cows. Make it too abrasive and you’ll speed up hoof...
