There’s a lot more to trimming a cow’s hoof than just making it look tidy! The average cow bears down 79 kg of her bodyweight on just 7mm of hind claw, with more of the weight on the front of the cow than the back. This and the fact that the critical fat pad, acting as a shock absorber and as a pump carrying blood to the hoof, cannot be replaced means the cow’s productivity and longevity depend … [Read more...] about High quality and cost effective hoofcare training
Addressing Ageing Farmers
It’s evident, as I carry out my work among farmers in South Wales and the South West of England, that the average age is increasing. Farmers are so often in their sixties or well beyond. Some are still enthused and enriched by their way of life and relish the challenge each new day brings. Others are often all too visibly struggling physically and under the weight of an ever more complex and … [Read more...] about Addressing Ageing Farmers
