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Five step protocol for hoof trimmers

Level 3 - Extension Workers, Input & Service Providers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Introduction: Anatomy of the foot

3. Introduction: Anatomy of the foot Cont'd...

4. Why cows need pedicure

5. The Biomechanics

6. The Biomechanics Cont'd...

7. The Biomechanics Cont'd...

8. How to fix a cow ?

9. How to fix the leg

10. How to fix the leg cont'd...

11. How to take up the rear/hind leg

12. How to take up the front leg

13. Hoof trimming equipment

14. Hoof knives

15. Tongs and angle grinder

16. Pre-trimming checks

17. Five (5) steps of hoof trimming

18. Step 1: Decide the length and trim the length of the inner claw

19. Step 1 cont'd: Decide the length and trim the length of the inner claw Cont'd...

20. Step 1 cont'd: Decide the length and trim the length of the inner claw Cont'd...

21. Step 1 cont'd: Decide the length and trim the length of the inner claw Cont'd...

22. Step 2: Fit the outer claw to the inner claw

23. Step 3: Make the soles flat

24. Step 3 cont'd: Make the soles flat

25. Step 3 Cont'd: Make the soles flat

26. Step 4: Model the sole and remove loose horn

27. Trimming of the front legs

28. Step 5: Therapeutic pedicure

29. Step 5 cont'd: Therapeutic pedicure

30. Step 5 cont'd: Therapeutic pedicure

31. Step 5 cont'd: Therapeutic pedicure

32. When the job is finished: Results of hoof trimming

33. Extra care: claw blocks or claw shoes

34. Extra care: bandages

35. Summary/take home messages