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An effective regimen for preventing lameness in your herd can have a significant impact on the yield and profitability you achieve.

Regular visits for mobility scoring, assessment and hoof trimming as required can help you minimise the main causes of lameness. As highly experienced and qualified hoof trimmers, and licenced Mobillity Scorers, you can be sure of first class lameness prevention services for your herd. Throughout Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Monmouthshire and Gwent, we offer a complete consultancy, assessment and foot trimming service.

Call us on the number shown or click in the header of any page to send us an email and arrange an initial consultancy visit.

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Training and CPD

Training is available for all interested parties at varying levels. You can choose a one or two day Herdsman level or a full, four day Professional level course. The locations are flexible, either on your own farm or at a central location that can accommodate a number of attendees.

The course contents include:

Basic anatomy of the hoof
Anatomy of the lower leg and its effect on the foot
Causes of lameness in cattle
Common infectious and non-infectious conditions of the foot
Trimming techniques
Practical sessions with cadaver feet
Preventative measures
Cattle welfare and handling while trimming

For details of training events in your area, including course fees, simply click in the header of any page to send us an email.

The charming country town of Ilminster is set in the beautiful countryside of South West Somerset. It lies just off the main London to Penzance. The name comes from Old English words "Yle" and "Minster", meaning The Church on the River Isle. In this case, the "Isle" refers to the river Isle rather than an island on the river. The area aroud Ilminster is criss-crossed with rivers and tributaries, making the land lush and verdant. There are some industrial areas in the town but agriculture is still a very important art of Ilminster life. With a cheese named after the town, reliable supplies of consistent quality milk is a must, so to care for their herds, many local farmers call on NJB Hoofcare for:

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