Wednesday 15th November 2023
Location: E32 WN93
James Walsh Farm Ballynamona, Ballyneale E32 WN93 Carrick-on-Suir Ireland
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
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