Start date: 27 March 2023
Duration: 1 - 4 days
Location: Portlaoise
Certificate: Certificate of Completion
Cost: €187.50 - €1365
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Programme overview
To enhance the skills and knowledge of the farmers/professional hoof trimmer.
1-day Foundation Bovine Hoof Trimming - Subsidised cost: €187.50
March 29th
2-day Advanced Hoof Trimming - Subsidised cost: €696.50
March 27th & 28th or
March 30th & 31st
4-day Professional Hoof Trimming - Subsidised cost: €1365
April 25th - 28th
Learning outcomes
- Understanding the cause and prevention methods of lameness
- Basic equipment required, maintenance of knives
- Health & Safety around the animal while trimming the hoof
- To improve the health and wellbeing of the animal
- Help farmers understand the importance of routinely examining the hoof
- Improved milk yield by maintaining the hoof on a regular basis
Who is the course for
- Farmers & Professional Hoof Trimmers
Modules
- Farm locations will differ, confirmation upon booking
Trainer Profile
- Dunmasc Genetics
Hoof Trimming
