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Nate Ranallo, a bovine podiatrist, working at a dairy farm in Chaseburg, Wis. Under the handle Nate the Hoof Guy, he has built a large online following with his cow hoof trimming videos.
Laminitis, also referred to as "founder," is an often devastating disease of the hoof that can cripple or kill afflicted horses. It's such an important equine disease that each year veterinarians ...
They call him the hoof trimmer. On dairy farms in Berks County and beyond, Jim Taranto is known by the name of his occupation: trimmer of cows’ hooves. Taranto, 58, of Skippack, Montgomery Co… ...
Heifer Hoof Care Cow comfort around calving is critical . By Anna McBrayer May 16, 2009 Clean, comfortable freestalls are key to preventing lameness. While ...
LAST issue, we discussed how to prevent lameness by understanding cow behaviour and trying to cultivate a little patience. Now, we move from the head to the hoof, with a dissection of hoof anatomy ...