Cattle Hoof Trimming
Awarding Body:
LANTRA
Target audience:
§ Herdsperson
§ Any person performing hoof trimming
Description:
Our Cattle Hoof Trimming course will give you the information to be able to trim overgrown hooves to the correct size and shape in a safe manner; avoid any unnecessary stress to the cow; maintain sharp tools in good condition; describe the normal walking movement of a cow; describe hoof growth variations. The course is structured over two days to allow plenty of time to practice newly acquired skills.
Course sessions:
§ Background
§ Tools
§ Method
§ Handling
§ Technique
§ Practice
Duration:
2 days
Equipment Required:
§ Work boots
§ Work clothes/overalls
§ Waterproof clothing
§ Own tools (to practice sharpening)
§ Lunch
Prerequisites:
None required but previous experience of working with cattle would be advantageous.
Funding Available:
Yes
For more details or to enquire about costs and availability please contact Jimmy Hughes Services on 01597 850080 or jhsltd@btinternet.com
