A pioneering foot-trimming method which is claimed to prevent corkscrew claws should be scientifically verified before industry-wide adoption, leading lameness experts have warned. The method uses the ...

Cattle foot trimming's pivotal role is underscored by its direct impact on animal welfare, productivity, and milk quality, mitigating risks such as lameness in cows, decreased milk production, ...

A Norfolk farming "pioneer" who helped revolutionise the care of the UK's cattle has died at the age of 93. Eileen Malt, from Shipdham near Dereham, worked with her husband Ed Malt to bring the first ...

The health and wellbeing of a farmer’s animals is paramount, as their stock is their livelihood. This includes taking care of hooves. One way to achieve this is the Dutch five-step method, a ...

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The Cattle Hoof Care Standards Board and the Royal Agricultural University have launched the first university-recognised qualification for foot-trimming. The five-day course will replace the NPTC ...

Proper hoof care management during the dry period is crucial to the cow’s ability to recover and replenish body condition. After a long and productive lactation, a cow needs to be able to restore its ...