Yesterday some of our girls had a visit from our local hoof trimmer. It is basically a pedicure for cows.
He shows up with his equipment, the cows walk one by one into his chute, he files their hooves, checks for any hoof warts & sends them on their way. Pretty basic.
Hoof care is extremely important to overall health of cattle. If a cow has a sore foot, hoof wart or needs a trim it could affect her wanting to move around. Keeping active & eating makes happy, healthy cows.
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Krista Stauffer
Owner at Stauffer Dairy
Krista didn't grow up on a farm but fell in love with a dairy farmer and now works alongside her husband on their family dairy farm, raising five children. Despite her non-farm upbringing, she embraces farm life, enjoys gardening, and remodeling their farmhouse. She also runs a successful women's boutique, manages social media for local businesses, and serves on the board of a non-profit creamery, showcasing her dedication to entrepreneurship and community service.
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