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 22, 2018 | Research and professional Development
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...
by Emiliya Atanasova | Aug 9, 2018 | Research and professional Development
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....
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...
by Koos Vis | Jul 4, 2017 | Research and professional Development
Welcome to Munich In September, Munich will be hosting the 19th International Symposium and 11th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants. The famous German city will play host to the biannual event for this time. Experts in cattle health, production systems,...
