In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, Jamie Sullivan of Rippleview Hoof Care joins host Matti McBride to discuss hoof care. Learn how Sullivan got his start in hoof trimming, his take on misconceptions surrounding lameness, tips for detecting lameness, the importance of a designated trim area and more.
Here is the episode breakdown:
- 1:00 – Get to know Jamie Sullivan
- 2:40 – Sullivan’s take on lameness misconceptions
- 5:15 – The importance of recordkeeping of hoof treatments
- 7:30 – Communicating with other members of the dairy team
- 8:40 – Footbath design and efficacy
- 10:40 – Hoof care priorities
- 11:50 – Training employees to recognize signs of lameness
- 13:00 – The importance of establishing a trim area
- 15:20 – Designing a trim area
- 16:45 – Tips for a successful trim day
- 19:00 – Creating goals for hoof care
- 20:00 – Rapid-fire questions