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Will a Hoof Abscess Burst if Left Alone?
Considering that hoof abscesses are one of the causes most commonly linked to acute lameness in cattle, knowing how to address such a time-sensitive issue adequately is vital for maintaining the health and agility of the animal. Abscesses begin to form as bacteria...
5 Simple Signs Your Goat Has Ringworm
Ringworm is a common fungal infection that affects humans and various animals, including goats. The fungi and spores that cause it are sometimes indiscernible, so what other signs should you look out for to know the infection is present? A common sign that your goat...
What is the Proven Treatment for Digital Dermatitis?
What is the Proven Treatment for Digital Dermatitis? Digital dermatitis (also called hairy heel warts, Mortellaro disease, fungus and strawberry foot, or DD for short) is perhaps the most common hoof problem in dairy cattle. It starts as mildly sore feet. In no time,...
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5 Simple Signs Your Goat Has Ringworm
Ringworm is a common fungal infection that affects humans and various animals, including goats. The fungi and spores that cause it are sometimes indiscernible, so what other signs should you look out for to know the infection is present? A common sign that your goat...
A 5-Point Guide to Treating Skin Fungus in Goats
Fungal diseases are a significant concern among goat owners. As a professional cattle hoof trimmer, I have come to know quite a bit about fungus, partly through my many conversations with goat farmers. Treating fungal diseases as early as possible is crucial to...
How Quickly Do Goats Grow Their Horns?
Among horned livestock, goats are the most curious and active by nature. For this reason, their horns are often removed for their own and others' safety. So, how fast do goat horns grow? Goat horns grow quite quickly, so disbudding must be done within three weeks of...
Why Are Your Goat’s Horns Cracking?
Horns aren't just pointy ornaments adorning the head of a goat. Sometimes a goat will get in a fight that results in significant damage to its horns, so even cracks can concern a herd owner. Goat horns are likely to crack because of an injury. Goats often play with...
Dairy Hoof Trimming
5 Ways to Stop Cow Hooves from Smelling
The most common cause of foul smell in cattle hooves is interdigital necrobacillosis, or foot rot, although surface bacteria may also lead to a cow's hooves smelling bad. Proper management and monitoring can prevent the smell; however, strong hoof odours are usually a...
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Tools That Make Hoof Trimming Easier
When the subject of hoof care arises during on-farm visits, a full to-do list is often shared. Too many chores are already on the farmer’s daily to-do lists. Lameness treatments and hoof trimming aren’t their top priority either. Thus, the following question came to...
Veterinarians
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2 Easy Ways to Buy Veterinary Hoof Care Supplies Online
Veterinarians and hoof trimmers are seen as partners in servicing the cattle farmer when it comes to lameness challenges in a herd. In my career as a professional trimmer, I had the privilege of meeting many of the client's veterinarians to discuss a hoof health plan...
Hoof Trimmers and Veterinarians Can Work Better Together
Dairy producers rely on a number of professionals to help them day in and day out. While each professional works closely with the producer, more and more farms are learning that benefits can be gained when those professionals collaborate with one another. Hoof...
Dairy Management
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8 Common Causes of Scabs on Cows
Scabs (skin crusts) can appear on many animals, including cows. As a professional hoof trimmer, I have been to many farms and seen all sorts of scabs. These don’t just come out of nowhere – they are usually a sign of parasites, diseases, or injury. Parasites such as...
Lumpy Cow Skin Disease Treatment Explained
Lumpy cow skin disease is a concern for cattle owners, leading to significant economic losses worldwide. Thus, many are eager to know what treatment works. Unfortunately, lumpy cow skin disease has no direct antiviral treatment. Instead, the infected animals receive...
Dairy Hoof Diseases
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Will a Hoof Abscess Burst if Left Alone?
Considering that hoof abscesses are one of the causes most commonly linked to acute lameness in cattle, knowing how to address such a time-sensitive issue adequately is vital for maintaining the health and agility of the animal. Abscesses begin to form as bacteria...
Will a Hoof Abscess Heal on Its Own
Hoof abscesses are among the most common causes of acute lameness in livestock and horses. The problem does not immediately manifest on the exterior of the hoof, and by all appearances, the animal may look fine for some time. There should be suspicion of a hoof...
Research & Development
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Trade shows: the ultimate place to mingle and learn
At Diamond Hoof Care, we are very serious about our presence at dairy trade shows. After all, such visits are central to achieving our primary purpose - to help farmers when hoof health problems assault their herds. For this reason, we make it a point to attend...
“For the Record”: Hoof Trimmers Gathering in Ontario
Our industry is getting another great chance for a pro get-together. The Ontario Hoof Trimmers Guild (OHTG) is organizing a hoof care conference on August 24-25, 2018 in Guelph, ON. Generally speaking, OHTG events aim to provide continuing education to guild members....
Sheep Management
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5 Simple Signs Your Goat Has Ringworm
Ringworm is a common fungal infection that affects humans and various animals, including goats. The fungi and spores that cause it are sometimes indiscernible, so what other signs should you look out for to know the infection is present? A common sign that your goat...
A 5-Point Guide to Treating Skin Fungus in Goats
Fungal diseases are a significant concern among goat owners. As a professional cattle hoof trimmer, I have come to know quite a bit about fungus, partly through my many conversations with goat farmers. Treating fungal diseases as early as possible is crucial to...