Farmers are shown how to trim the hooves of their cows at Red Hill in Limuru in 2016. [File, Standard] Hoof trimming is key in the prevention of lameness in animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs ...

The last thing any farmer wants is lame cows, who will lose production and fertility – before you can do anything she is on the cull cow list. Prevention is key when it comes to managing the overall ...

Hoofs grow continually, to make up for wear and tear. Cattle kept in confined areas or soft footing don’t wear their feet down as fast as they grow, and often need periodic hoof trimming. There are a ...

Beef producers are being advised to adopt the mindset of dairy farmers when it comes to tackling lameness in their herds. The economic losses associated with poor foot health can be as significant in ...

They call him the hoof trimmer. On dairy farms in Berks County and beyond, Jim Taranto is known by the name of his occupation: trimmer of cows’ hooves. Taranto, 58, of Skippack, Montgomery County, ...

Following is a transcript of the video. - My name is Nate Ranallo, and I am a hoof trimmer. I'm going to show you how I remove rocks and screws from cows' feet. I trim primarily dairy cows. On a ...

A low tolerance of lameness and an emphasis on prevention rather than cure has allowed a Somerset dairy farmer to significantly reduce lameness, with a potential saving of £37,440 a year. Lameness has ...

There are no more hoof trimmers, says Nelson Ndungu Kiramba. The old wazee who used to do this job are no more, adds the middle-aged man who has no regret for his career choice, which he says was ...