Hoof Care
Lameness is one of the greatest costs to dairy cattle, yet many grazing herds do not incorporate a routine hoof trimming schedule into herd management. One farm has developed a schedule that does not interrupt the grazing schedule and makes hoof health a priority.
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Beyond the stall: How partial outdoor access affects gait and hoof health of movement-restricted cows
Results from a recent study illustrate minor alterations in management practices can enhance cow mobility.
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Developing genetic, management tools to improve hoof health
Research from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding and the University of Minnesota is identifying and recording hoof health traits on farms to establish a data pipeline that can result in U.S. genetic evaluations and improved herd management tools.
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SUMMARY
J1 students may be an option for employment
A hoof trimmer shares his experience bringing on a foreign intern for a year-long appointment.