Demetrio Bautista Ortiz

Obtain buy-in for proper hoof health management on farms

Here are six key hoof health management factors to consider and implement as dairy operations expand.

April 7, 2026

Here are six key hoof health management factors to consider and implement, which will have a significant impact on animal well-being.

A simplistic approach to hoof trimming

Managing hoof health focuses on a simplistic approach that begins with the three fundamentals of hoof care – observe, evaluate and execute.

October 16, 2025

Demetrio Bautista Ortiz and Karl Burgi

Great hoof health advances the well-being of dairy cows while improving overall farm sustainability. Managing hoof health on farms requires proper and timely execution of preventive hoof trimming.

Beyond hooves: The human element in tackling lameness

A key element to reducing lameness on farms is the human interaction. By recognizing and addressing the needs and barriers faced by the hoof health team, farms may be able to better address lameness and impact animal welfare on a broader spectrum.

January 27, 2025

Demetrio Bautista Ortiz and Laura Solano

Lameness is an issue that impacts every part of the supply chain – not just the welfare and health of cows but also the farmers and their teams working to maintain herd productivity, as well as the dairy processors and retailers seeking to build trust in their brand.

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Articles by Demetrio Bautista Ortiz

Obtain buy-in for proper hoof health management on farms

A simplistic approach to hoof trimming

Beyond hooves: The human element in tackling lameness

USDA feed supply, price forecasts remain stagnant

U.S. dairy exports soar in April

Idaho sets animal entry requirements following New World screwworm detection

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