Farmer Hoofcare 21st and 22nd May (Day 3 tbc)

Tutors:

Ger Cusack MVB MRcVS

Ned Dunphy

Bob Twigg

www.agritraining.ie

DAY 1:

AM

9.30

• Introduction – Ned Dunphy

• Theory -Ger Cusack

o Why we trim feet

o Anatomy & Confirmation

o Most common Lesions of the foot

• Five step Dutch Method – Ned Dunphy

• Questions

Lunch

PM

• Practical Hoof trimming – Ned Dunphy /Ger Cusack/Bob Twoigg

o Knife Skills

o Application of shoes, blocks & bandages

Finish 4.00

DAY 2:

AM

9.30 am

• Practical hoof trimming

• Use of grinder

• Knife Sharpening Bob Twigg

LUNCH

PM

• Theory – Ned Dunphy /Ger Cusack/Bob Twigg

o Cost of Lameness

• Lameness risk factors, causes and prevention

o Footbaths

o Animal Handling

o Cow Flow

o Roadways

o Recording

DAY 3: DATE TO BE CONFIRMED

• Refresher/Check Day – including Mobility Scoring

Course consists of 3 x full days (two detailed above) with a further revision/check day being delivered later date to be confirmed with group).

Because of the practical nature of the course, involving hands-on trimming, and to ensure that all participants get an opportunity to trim feet, the number attending each course is limited to 12

Cost of €475 per participant includes provision of lunch and refreshments.

(21 hours training in total over 3 days)

Each participant will receive a pair of quality hoof knives as part of their registration.