The weather is an important consideration for many aspects of animal farming, and bad weather can impact on the health of your herds as well as making the job harder. A wet Spring, with a lot of rain and mud to contend with, can lead to higher levels of lameness in your cattle and this […]
Foot baths can be transformative for the health of your cows and should be a regular part of your practice, but they must be carried out in the right way to be beneficial. Foot bathing is a simple way to protect your cows hooves and helps to prevent lameness and improve hoof health, which will […]
Caring for your herd means looking after their health in many ways and hoof trimming is just one of these. Regular hoof trimming is an essential practice that keeps your cows comfortable and well and knowing how to make this practice easier for you and your animals can be very helpful. There are many factors […]
The winter can be a hard time for animals – and for those who care for them! Finding out how to protect your cows in the winter can make life easier for you and for your herd, and can ensure that your animals stay healthy, happy and productive all year round. In the winter, the […]
Did you know that Digital Dermatitis, or Mortellaro, is an expensive problem to treat if your cattle become infected? You can save yourself a great deal of stress and money when you protect your animals from this frustrating infection. We know that foot conditions such as Digital Dermatitis can lead to lameness, reduced milk yield […]
Working on a farm brings a range of challenges that are unique to the industry, and one of these is finding the right clothing to keep you warm and dry as you work. Here at HoofCare Direct, we have a great range of waterproof products that will suit your lifestyle and your budget. Farm wear […]
Farming often requires us to find creative solutions to problems and making the most of well designed, practical products can revolutionise the way you work. Investing in a product that makes your practice more efficient can be cost effective and save you time. As a farmer, you’ll already be familiar with the process of hoof […]
The summer can be a tricky time for your cow as warmer weather makes infection and hoof damage more likely. The heat can cause stress to your cattle and this can lead to lameness and reduced milk production, so getting hoof care right in the summer can save your animals from discomfort and pain as […]
Reducing lameness in cows and cattle is a goal for farmers and hoof care specialists across Ireland, and it’s not as difficult as it might sound. Reducing lameness is fully achievable with a process of early detection and treatment, combined with a new approach to feeding and grazing, and we can help you to attain […]
Lameness in Irish cattle is both a welfare and a financial issue for farmers, with Teagasc research findings that ‘on average, one in ten dairy cows in Ireland is lame at any one time… with an estimated cost of at least €300 per lameness episode’ (see research here). This means that reducing lameness in your […]