Cost of Hoof trimming

[Freshfarm]

Hi am looking for some advice, I am looking to get in a hoof trimmer for my herd mix of dairy and beef will need routine on the dairy and on lame including beef from time to time. Not sure what the price of getting a hoof trimmer in as my herd manager (who just retired) has always done this I am based in central Scotland

 

[multi power]

Maybe anything from £6 to £10 per cow trimmed
But depends on how bad they are

 

[jimmer]

Hi am looking for some advice, I am looking to get in a hoof trimmer for my herd mix of dairy and beef will need routine on the dairy and on lame including beef from time to time. Not sure what the price of getting a hoof trimmer in as my herd manager (who just retired) has always done this I am based in central Scotland

from what i understand there is a shortage of trimmers in the far north and scotland
but it seems most vet practises have a decent mobile crush and competent trimmers on their staff who go out to do regular trimming

 

[bovine]

@Freshfarm - what are you going to do about a cow that goes lame between foot trimming sessions? Rapid treatment of cows as they go lame is VITAL - both in terms of animal welfare and likelihood of a cure.

 

[jackrussell101]

£10 a cow round here, includes blocks and bandages if required.

 

[coomoo]

Hi am looking for some advice, I am looking to get in a hoof trimmer for my herd mix of dairy and beef will need routine on the dairy and on lame including beef from time to time. Not sure what the price of getting a hoof trimmer in as my herd manager (who just retired) has always done this I am based in central Scotland

Could give you the name of a couple if could pm

 

[Headless chicken]

£9.50 4 feet

£1.50 bandage

£5 block

Those prices are west wales. If you can't trim at all yourself then you best learn very quickly! Always something needing looking at

 

[Fergieman]

http://www.nacft.co.uk/wp/findtrimmer/update-your-profile/sandy-don/

This man travels most of Scotland.

 

[bigw]

http://www.nacft.co.uk/wp/findtrimmer/update-your-profile/sandy-don/

This man travels most of Scotland.

He is good too, does he trim for you @Fergieman

 

[Fergieman]

He is good too, does he trim for you @Fergieman

No, ours is all done in house.

 

[Freshfarm]

Thank for all your help

 

[bruce9001]

He is good too, does he trim for you @Fergieman

We use Sandy for doing our 7 Bulls feet and the odd beef cow which is needing done....

No complaints, always does brilliant job..

(He is in today actually at the bulls [emoji6][emoji6])

 

[stablegirl]

@Freshfarm - what are you going to do about a cow that goes lame between foot trimming sessions? Rapid treatment of cows as they go lame is VITAL - both in terms of animal welfare and likelihood of a cure.

Good point Bovine, also worth pointing out the price means nothing its about value!

 

[CD Livestock Services]

www.facebook.com/foottrimmer

 

[westwards]

He is good too, does he trim for you @Fergieman

He is very good, but because he has enough work he is stopping doing some of his customers who gave him a start !!