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ROBERTS'
CATTLE HOOF
TRIMMING
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Lameness is a problem of increasing importance to dairymen. This is in part due to constraints imposed by environmental regulation and modifications to reduce environmental stress which require confinement of cows to smaller areas for longer periods of time. The trend toward confinement housing has resulted in a number of changes including:
1) confinement of cows to harder, wetter, more abrasive, and/or in some instances slipperier floors;
2) decreased opportunity for exercise; and
3) rations containing more concentrates and less roughage.
These factors, contribute to an increase in the rate of hoof wear, and a higher incidence of feet and leg injury or disease.
Overgrown hooves in cattle can cause a number of problems that can lead to lameness. One of the most obvious problems is discomfort, since the overgrown hoof is not properly shaped and forces the cow to walk in a manner other than they should. Overgrown hooves are also prone to cracking, which opens up an area where bacteria can get into the system and cause infection. When a hoof is overgrown, it also becomes thinner at the ends and has a tendency to break off, which can be extremely painful and an opening for infection.
When hooves are overgrown , they throw the entire leg off balance . Keeping hooves properly and professionally trimmed helps you avoid these problems.
In order to keep cows in service as milk producers, proper foot care is essential.
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Danny Roberts has been in business since 1980. He is currently serving the NC, VA, SC, TN & Ohio areas.
References available upon request.
Call (336) 434-1420
For more information and price for his services
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