Date: 4- 8th December 2023

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: $2,750 + 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.