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 ...

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 ...

In one corner of the internet, professional trimmers grind and buff away at cow hooves to the delight of millions of spellbound social media users. By Emmett Lindner There are many paths to internet ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Foot trimming could be a major risk factor in the spread of digital dermatitis, according to initial research findings. Digital dermatitis (DD) has only been in the UK since 1985 yet now causes up to ...

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 ...