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Lameness in Cows

How to Reduce Lameness in Cows and Cattle

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 […]

Primary Causes of Lameness in Irish Cows

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 […]

Hoofcare for Cows: The Essential Equipment Guide

Looking after your cow herd is not always easy, especially in unpredictable weather, and having the right equipment will help to take the stress out of the process. Here, we’ll explore the art of hoof care maintenance and take a look at the equipment you need, and we’ll share our top tips, giving you the […]

Why Hoofcare is Important for Cows in Ireland

Caring for cows in Ireland means looking after their hooves and maintaining them to prevent infection and injury, safeguarding your herd and keeping them in excellent health. Cows’ hooves are complex, and it is important to understand their anatomy in order to care for them correctly. The hoof wall is known as the Wall Horn, […]

Customers who are happy with HoofCare Direct

Cyril Wheelock, Professional Hoof Trimmer.

“Dick knives have saved me a fortune, they last much longer than any other knives I have used in the past and are excellent quality.”

Denis Foynes, Professional Hoof Trimmer

“I have tried everything else on the market and have not come across anything better than this derm paste for curing Mortelarro”

Sean Crean, Farmer Co. Cork.

“I have never come across anything like the Inspect 4 Glue, it is excellent quality”

Ger Collins – Professional Hoof Trimmer

“I would like to thank Maeve for the opportunity to use her new rollover crate. Having used a rollover crate myself for the last year and a half I already knew this method is far more efficient, safer and less stressful.”

Eoin Ryan – Professional Hoof Trimmer

“The only way to handle cattle in the 21st century. Whether it’s for hoof trimming or teat sealing it’s the safest system for both animal and operator. Great attention to detail in the design, no stone was left unturned.”

Martin Murphy – Professional Hoof Trimmer

“The Inspect4 Rollover Crate takes the hardship out of trimming for man and beast. The customer is happy seeing cows/bulls trimmed in such comfort. Super knives, wouldn’t use any other.”

Chris Murphy – Professional Hoof Trimmer

“The Inspect4 Rollover Crate is both cow and trimmer friendly. It’s easy to load cows into it and feet are well presented for trimming. The selection of shoes, glue, bandages and derm paste at HoofCareDirect work for me to get good results when treating lame cows.”

Michael Montgomery – Professional Hoof Trimmer

“What I like about the crate is, how quick and easy it is to set up. The animals load easily, are relaxed on their side and I’m at  perfect height to work on them. For teat sealing it’s a super job, operator and heifers are safe. A well designed efficient machine.”

John Mills, Dairy Farmer

“I bought an Inspect 4 Fixed Crate 2 years ago, it drastically changed hoof care on my farm from a difficult dangerous job to an easy and safe one. We have large Holstein cows and the Inspect 4 positions them ready for hoof treatment with minimal effort”

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