Hoof Trimming Workshop

Meet the challenge of preventing and dealing with lameness on your dairy by attending this three-day workshop. Obtain a basic understanding of the causes of lameness, trimming techniques, treatment procedures, and lameness prevention strategies. Improving hoof health on your dairy will keep cows productive and increase profit margins.

This workshop is limited to six participants with classroom, lab, and on-farm trimming. Cost is US $850 including instruction materials and daytime meals. Call for available dates or to schedule a workshop in your area. With our portable lab, we can bring this hoof trimming workshop to you.

Day One 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Economics of Lameness
Bovine Lower Leg Anatomy and Biomechanics
Dairy Environments and How They Influence Hoof Health
Disease Identification
Functional Hoof Trimming Procedures
Functional Hoof Trimming Lab – hand and power tools

Day Two 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
On-Farm Hoof Trimming Lab
Wrapping, Blocking and Treatment Procedures

Day Three 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
On-Farm Hoof Trimming and Treatment Lab
Soft Tissue Diseases
Digital Dermatitis/Foot Warts
Treatment Products and Protocol

December 3-5, 2008

Additional dates to be scheduled








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(888)-384-3834
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(608)-356-3834
Postal Address
E12678A Man Mound Rd
Baraboo, Wisconsin
53913-9636 USA
E-Mail
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