Horn diseasesNon-infectious
Sole ulcers, white line, double soles & laminitis
Why they show up, the barn and ration factors behind them, and a prevention checklist.
Full guides: sole ulcerwhite linedouble solelaminitis
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The Hoof Disease Chart for dairy cattle.
This free hoof disease chart puts four common hoof problems on one printable sheet, each with real photos and plain notes on causes, prevention and management. Pin it up where your crew can see it.
- 12 real photosfrom the trimming chute
- Both namesbarn name and scientific name
- One sheetletter size, front and back
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What's inside
Four hoof problems you'll see in almost every herd
Each block on the chart shows what the problem looks like and covers the same four things:
- Real photos
- Causes
- Prevention
- Management
Front and back, one sheet.Print it once and keep it by the chute, in the parlor or in the truck.
Get the free chart Interdigital dermatitisInfectious
Heel erosion / stable foot rot
What it looks and smells like, the conditions that feed it, and how trimming and hygiene keep it down.
Full guide: interdigital dermatitis
Digital dermatitisInfectious
Hairy warts / Mortellaro
How to recognize the "strawberry" stage and the chronic stage, and the prevention steps that matter most.
Full guide: digital dermatitis
Necrotic pododermatitisInfectious
Foot rot / foul foot
The sudden lameness and swelling that set it apart, and when to call your vet.
Full guide: foot rot
In the barn
A reference sheet that stays where the cows are
Pin it by the chute or in the parlor
When a cow walks lame, compare what you see with the photos on the chart.
Use the same names as your trimmer and vet
The chart lists the barn name and the scientific name for each problem, so everyone talks about the same thing.
Train new staff faster
One sheet shows what to look for and when to call for help. Print as many copies as your farm needs.
The chart helps you recognize and talk about hoof problems. It doesn't replace your veterinarian or hoof trimmer.
Who's behind it
Put together by a hoof trimmer, not a marketing team.
Koos Vis has been trimming dairy cows since 1994. The chart comes from what he sees in the chute every week: the problems farmers ask about most, with the photos he'd point to himself.
More from Koos in Hoof Clips“Being a professional hoof trimmer by trade, I have first-hand experience with lameness challenges. My passion is to help the dairy industry overcome and manage these challenges.”
Koos Vis, Diamond Hoof Care
Questions
Questions about the hoof disease chart
The short answers, before you sign up.
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Is the hoof disease chart really free?
Yes. Enter your name and email and we'll send you the PDF. There's nothing to buy.
What format is it?
A two-page PDF (front and back) that prints on a standard letter-size sheet. It also reads fine on a phone or tablet.
Which hoof diseases does it cover?
Horn diseases (sole ulcers, white line lesions, double soles and laminitis), heel erosion (interdigital dermatitis), digital dermatitis (hairy warts / Mortellaro) and foot rot (foul foot).
Can I use it to diagnose my cows?
Use it to recognize what you're seeing and to talk it through with your trimmer or vet. For lame cows, fever or swelling, call your veterinarian.
Will you email me after I download it?
Yes, you'll get Hoof Clips, Koos's free hoof care newsletter, every second Thursday. Every issue has an unsubscribe link.
Can I share it with my staff or trimmer?
Yes, print as many copies as you need for your farm.
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