Foot Trimming Farming Note

The Kingshay Herd Health Report showed that 69% of dairy herds following a planned foot trimming regime. An effective foot trimming routine will reduce the incidence of lameness, optimising dairy herd health, fertility, production and profitability.

This Farming Note covers:

• Preventative management
• Foot crush use
• Trimming regime
• Foot trimming method
• Role of the foot trimmer

Issued November 2007.

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