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Hoof care

Evaluation

The cut-off values suggested are based on recommendations in Sweden. Find out which recommendations apply in your country.

  • Hoof inspections in a trimming chute per cow and year

    2–3 

    Less than 2

  • Waiting time from separation of a cow from the herd until she is in the trimming chute, minutes

    Less than 30

    More than 60

  • Are cows sore/lame after hoof trimming sessions?

    No

    Yes, more than a few cases

  • Loss of milk production after hoof trimming sessions

    No

    Yes

For best results   

  • Inspect claws of all cows at least twice per lactation in a trimming chute.

  • Consider the placement of the chute to minimise disturbance to animals that are not receiving hoof trimming.  
  • Engage a professional hoof trimmer to perform functional hoof trimming adapted to the management system and flooring in the herd.  
  • Minimise stress for the animals during separation and driving to the trimming area.  
  • Minimise the waiting time from when the cow is taken out of her group until she is in the trimming chute. 

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