Farmer Hoofcare Course 13th and 14th January 2026 (Day 3 tbc)

TWO DAY EVENT INITIALLY - WITH DAY 3 (Revision Day) at a later date - to be confirmed

REMINDER : All Trainees to bring Boots and Waterproof Protective Clothing

Tutors:

Ger Cusack MVB MRcVS

Ned Dunphy

Bob Twigg

www.agritraining.ie

DAY 1:

Morning 9.30

Introduction – Ned Dunphy

Theory - Ger Cusack

• Why we trim feet
• Anatomy & Confirmation
• Most common Lesions of the foot

Five step Dutch Method – Ned Dunphy

Questions

Lunch (provided)

Afternoon

• Practical Hoof trimming – Ned Dunphy /Ger Cusack/Bob Twoigg
• Knife Skills
• Application of shoes, blocks & bandages

Finish 4.00

DAY 2

Morning 9.30 am

• Practical hoof trimming
• Use of grinder
• Knife Sharpening Bob Twigg

LUNCH

Afternoon

• Theory – Ned Dunphy /Ger Cusack/Bob Twigg
• Cost of Lameness

Lameness risk factors, causes and prevention

• Footbaths
• Animal Handling
• Cow Flow
• Roadways
• 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, pair of safety gloves and comprehensive course notes as part of their registration.