by hoof-admin | Sep 17, 2019 | UK
Recent work carried out by leading hoof specialists including Jon Huxley has shown a correlation between the fat cushion in the hoof and its effect on lameness. If a cow is lame, she is less likely to battle with the herd to get to the food. Therefore she is usually...
by hoof-admin | Sep 17, 2019 | UK
The hoof is an extremely important structure in an animal’s body Hoof wall is equivalent to our fingernails. This is the strongest horn and is crucial for weight bearing. The Frog is equivalent to the foot pad on a dog or a cat White line is the junction...
by hoof-admin | Sep 17, 2019 | UK
As we understand more about digital dermatitis and other problems in the hoof, we are becoming increasingly aware about the advantages of foot bathing our cows. Similarly, we are noticing that little and often is better than the usual ‘every now and again’. A farmer...
by hoof-admin | Mar 6, 2019 | UK, USA
Hoofcount are delighted to be finalists for the Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAS) in the following categories: Micro business of the year Export business of the year Growth business of the year The BIBAs is about much more than recognising and rewarding great...
by hoof-admin | Mar 6, 2019 | Sweden, UK
The first Swedish Hoofcount Footbath was installed early 2019, since then we continue to visit Sweden to fit...
by hoof-admin | Mar 6, 2019 | Romania, UK, USA
Tip 1 Incorporate the footbath into the normal routine for the cows. I.e. On the exit to the parlour, towards cubicles or feeding areas. Tip 2 Do it daily. It is best to keep the cows walking through the footbath even if it just has plain water or a very...
