Good value, great information and an even better lunch – 5 Day Advanced Course
Good value, great information and an even better lunch A first-hand account for DHI’s Advanced Hoof Trimming Course For Paul McClintock, Dairy Farmer & Owner, keeping cow hooves trimmed is a [...]
Good planning is essential for your cows winter wellbeing
We are now entering the drying off period. Another season is nearly over and, if you are anything like me, you will be looking forward to a little bit of downtime – some of you may even go [...]
An Alternative View on Lameness
It is still a widely held view that cows hooves can get bruised by standing on a stone and that the hoof can get sole penetration from sharp stones. These are the most common reasons given when I [...]
DHI – Official launch 28th November 2019
Finally, it’s happening! New Zealand is getting its own Dairy Hoofcare Institute. On the 28th of November, the Dairy Hoofcare Institute NZ will be opened by Andrew Falloon in Ashburton. This [...]
Benefits and options of Claw blocks
Do you understand the benefits of the claw block? It is quite interesting what sort of responses farmers give to this question. Some think they are wonderful, some think they are too expensive, [...]
Hoof Care Expo 2017
Do you know what hoof trimming is all about? How would you rate your own or your staff’s hoof trimming skills? Many people may answer that question with a certain amount of self-confidence. “It’s [...]
