This course has an emphasis on practical skills around the workings of the cow’s foot in combination with knowledge of the modified dutch foot trimming method into practice.
Learning outcomes:
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Recognise normal bovine locomotion and relate this to the AHDB Dairy mobility score.
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Recognise lameness and grade severity.
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Understand the basic anatomy of the bovine foot.
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Know how to retrain a cow and pick up their feet using a crush.
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Understand the five key steps of the Dutch Method and know how to apply these to prevent lameness conditions.
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Trim feet effectively.
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Recognise the main disease leading to lameness.
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Know when and how to apply blocks and medical treatment and when to seek specialist veterinary advice.