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Managing pain in lame cattle
By Richard Laven (BVetMed PhD MRCV) - Massey University Farm Services, New Zealand. Hoof blocks are a crucial part of the effective treatment of cattle lameness due to claw horn problems such as white line disease. While corrective hoof trimming alone can reduce...
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Lameness expert to speak at NZ National Fieldays
Neil Chesterton is regarded worldwide as a leading expert in the field of cattle lameness. He has been investigating the causes of lameness since the early 80's and has published papers and presented seminars at world conferences on the subject. He was awarded the...
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Shoof at NZ National Fieldays for 50th time!
Shoof International Ltd will be at the NZ Natiolnal Fieldays for the 50th time this year. Shoof are an inaugural exhibitor, having had a stand at the event for its full 50 year history. "Each year attendance and interest in our product range just grows and grows" said...
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Farmweek, USA: SCORING: Demonstration of mobility scoring
By Terri Dougan - April 30, 2018 Published in https://farmweek.com/healthy-feet-means-healthy-cows/ SCORING: Demonstration of mobility scoring. By Dr Alastair Boyle, Dairying Technologist, CAFRE, Greenmount LAMENESS in dairy cows is a welfare issue as a lame cow is...
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Walkease to be demonstrated around the world.
Walkease will be on display at: National Ploughing Championships: 18-20 September, 2018, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, IRELAND World Dairy Expo: 2-6 October, 2018 Madison, Wisconsin, USA Eurotier: 13-16 November, 2018 Hanover, GERMANY World Ag Expo: 12-14 February, 2019,...
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Early intervention hoof treatment saves time and money
New Zealand’s leading veterinarians and hoof care experts are in agreement over the immediate benefits available through blocking hooves. As cattle lameness and attention to hoof care becomes more of an issue through these wet winter months, farmers throughout the...
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Useful Chart for Lameness Scoring
Cow lameness is a big issue. this useful chart, produced by DairyNZ, can help identify the problem early. https://www.dairynz.co.nz/media/5559877/lameness-scoring-poster-dairynz.pdf
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World Ag Expo, Tulare, California, Feb 2018
Shoof will be at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, 13-15 February 2018. Find us at the Farm Credit Dairy Centre booth 6702
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Cow lameness prevention tips
Hoof care and treatment of cattle lameness continues to be a major priority for farmers worldwide. Both issues are particularly significant and challenging as cattle lameness leads to decreased feed intake, lower milk production, reduced bulling activity, weight loss...
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Unique Walkease breaks all the rules!
From the Lameness in Ruminants conference in Munich, Germany, Deptember 2017. Great advice on blocking at 'Lameness in Ruminants', but a reminder that Walkease breaks all the rules!!! With Walkease: DON'T dry of the hoof PRESS block on the hoof as hard as possible...
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