Date: 1st – 5th May 2023- exact dates to be confirmed.

This course requires a minimum of 5 students to proceed on this date.

Location: The course is presented at DHI headquarters and on host farms

Time: Five days – 8.30am – 5pm.

Course Textbook: “Hoof Signals – Success factors for healthy hoofs” (supplied)

Cost: $2,499 + plus GST

(Note: Minimum 5 attendees per course).

There is no prerequisite training required to do the advanced course.

What will you learn:

• Hoof care theory
• Foot anatomy and function
• Recognition and treatment of claw disease
• Lameness prevention
• The relationship between Nutrition and Lameness

Hoof Trimming – Best Practice:

• Lameness treatment
• Preventative hoof trimming (shaping the claw correctly)
• Use of angle grinder for hoof trimming
• Application of claw blocks
• Knife sharpening
• Hoof trimming tools and accessories

What’s included:

• Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch
• The option of 3 x trimming refresher sessions with Fred within the year after completion of Advanced Course (student to schedule)
• Certificate awarded on completion of all elements of the course (Note: full Attendance for the duration of the course is a requirement)
• Examination: Students are able to sit an examination following 12 months of practical trimming experience or on completing a minimum of 400 cows. The Diploma in Bovine Hoof Care will be awarded on the successful completion of practical and theory aspects of testing.  (Note: Additional cost involved)

Outline: This course is aimed at those who are serious about minimising lameness on their farm through gaining a more comprehensive understanding of contributing factors, as well as becoming competent in the technical aspects of hoof trimming.

Location: Kurow, Monday 8th May – FULL

Time: 9am – 3pm

Free Course Textbook: “Foot Care in Cattle”

What will you learn:

Anatomy and function of the hoof

Animal management and its impact on lameness

Safe trimming techniques

5 Step Process of hoof trimming according to the Dutch Method

Outline: This workshop is designed to give students an overview of issues relating to lameness management and introduce them to the 5 step trimming process according to the Dutch Method. The workshop has both theory and practical aspects, so bring your gumboots, overalls, warm clothing, lunch, and refreshments. Certificate on full attendance.

Location: Friday 12th May, Oxford

Time:9am – 3pm (one day only)

Free Course Textbook: “Foot Care in Cattle”

Cost: $450 + plus GST.

Early Bird Fee: $350 + GST

What will you learn:

Anatomy and function of the hoof

Animal management and its impact on lameness

Safe trimming techniques

5 Step Process of hoof trimming according to the Dutch Method

Outline: This workshop is designed to give students an overview of issues relating to lameness management and introduce them to the 5 step trimming process according to the Dutch Method. The workshop has both theory and practical aspects, so bring your gumboots, overalls, warm clothing, lunch, and refreshments. Certificate on full attendance.

Location: Westerfield, Ashburton,  Wednesday 17 May – FULL

Time: 9am – 3pm

Free Course Textbook: “Foot Care in Cattle”

What will you learn:

Anatomy and function of the hoof

Animal management and its impact on lameness

Safe trimming techniques

5 Step Process of hoof trimming according to the Dutch Method

Outline: This workshop is designed to give students an overview of issues relating to lameness management and introduce them to the 5 step trimming process according to the Dutch Method. The workshop has both theory and practical aspects, so bring your gumboots, overalls, warm clothing, lunch, and refreshments. Certificate on full attendance.