Hoof Care
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Hoof care academy focuses on the basics for improved standard practices
A newly developed hoof care course uses education and hands-on training to improve animal welfare on farms.
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Management of lame cows to improve animal welfare
As caretakers of dairy cattle, there’s a moral and ethical responsibility to reduce the suffering of lame cows. What can we do to manage lameness more effectively and improve animal welfare?
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Healthy hooves lead to a productive life
Digital dermatitis presents a significant challenge for the dairy industry, affecting the well-being and lifetime productivity of cows. Minimize the occurrence and severity of this disease by implementing effective management strategies.
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Lameness prevention starts with you
Proper procedures to prevent lameness on the farm will help improve hoof health, cow efficiency and herd productivity.
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Efficient handling space to reduce lameness in robotic milking facilities
Efficient handling space in robotic milking facilities is essential to reduce lameness and improve overall herd health and productivity. Focus on proper design, regular maintenance and the integration of advanced technologies.
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The correlation between hoof trimming and milk production, behavior
Combining farm data can help unravel the effect of trimming on milk production and behavior in dairy cows.
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On-farm training to treat lame cows: Identifying lameness on the modern dairy farm
Paying close attention to cows’ behavioral patterns and keeping track of cows that had mastitis are ways to find cows in the early stages of lameness.
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Control digital dermatitis with a cow-sensitive approach
Improved hygiene on the dairy through proper footbath protocols is a key way producers can manage the presence of digital dermatitis in their herds.
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Progressive Events: Trimmers meet at Hoof Health Conference
Hoof trimmers gathered at the Hoof Trimmers Association's Hoof Health Conference Feb. 22-24 in Orlando, Florida.
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