Hands-On Hoof Trimming Workshop - Lake Country Holsteins
Event Details
Date
November 6, 2024
Time
9: 30am - 3:30pm
Location
Lake Country Holsteins
4602 Yautzy Rd
Stanley, NY 14561
Cost
Registration : Free
At The Door Price
Registration - Pay at the Door : Free
Host
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field CropsHands-On Hoof Trimming - Small-Farm Focused
Interested in a career as a hoof trimmer? Are you a dairy farmer with too many lame cows and trouble finding a hoof trimmer when you need one?Then join us for a hands-on hoof trimming workshop to learn the foundations of excellent hoof health! We will practice trimming on cadaver hooves.
- 1-day workshop
- Offered in English only
Instructor: Professional hoof trimmer and owner of Midwest Hoof Trimming School, Aaron Lavoy
What you will learn:
-Bovine Hoof Anatomy
-Hoof Trimming Technique
-Hoof Health & Nutrition
-Lameness Detection
-Knife Sharpening & Safety
For questions, please reach out to Kaitlyn Lutz (585) 689-3114 or Margaret Quaassdorff (585) 405-2567.
There is a discounted cost per participant who subscribes annually to the CCE NWNY Team.
Cost per subscribed participant: $120.00
Cost per unsubscribed participant: $165.00
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