Hoofs grow continually, to make up for wear and tear. Cattle kept in confined areas or soft footing don’t wear their feet down as fast as they grow, and often need periodic hoof trimming. There are a ...

Farmers are shown how to trim the hooves of their cows at Red Hill in Limuru in 2016. [File, Standard] Hoof trimming is key in the prevention of lameness in animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs ...

Strong, healthy feet are important for cows, and in a dairy there are many factors that can compromise hoof health. Most dairies utilize the services of a hoof trimmer to keep feet properly trimmed ...

Eight companies are vying to win this year’s prestigious RABDF Livestock and Machinery Equipment awards. David Cousins looks at what they each involve. The trailer side-shooter from US manufacturer ...

Katherine Buckley from County Tipperary has become the first woman in Ireland to become a full-time independent cattle hoof trimmer. It sounds like a tough job, but Katherine says she loves it. “I get ...

Beyond the cows, horses, and heavy equipment, there is something special bringing people to Agribition year-after-year. It's the people themselves. Agribition regulars say the sense of community and ...

In his 42-year career Albert Cousineau guesses he has trimmed the hoofs of more than 200,000 cows. As he nears his 70th birthday, the professional hoof trimmer from the northern Ontario town of ...

Farmers are shown how to trim the hooves of their cows at Red Hill in Limuru in 2016. [File, Standard] Hoof trimming is key in the prevention of lameness in animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs ...