2-Day Hoof Trimming Workshop
Event Details
Date
August 16 - August 17, 2022
Time
9:30am - 3:30pm
Location
Lamb Farms
3962 Batavia-Elba Townline Rd
Oakfield, NY 14125
Cost
Pay Online for Non-enrolled Farms : $250.00
(addl attendee $250.00 ea.)
Farm is Not Enrolled with NWNY Team
Pay Online for Farms Enrolled in NWNY Team : $175.00
(addl attendee $175.00 ea.)
Farm is Enrolled in NWNY Team
At The Door Price
Will pay at the event - Non-enrolled Farm : $250.00
Farm is Not Enrolled with NWNY Team
At The Door Price
Will pay at the event - Enrolled Farm : $175.00
Farm is Enrolled with the NWNY Team
Host
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field CropsIn person 2-Day Hoof Trimming Workshop
Offered in English and Spanish
This workshop is for dairy employees or others interested in bovine hoof care.
This program will cover the basics of foot care and hoof trimming practices.
*Limited to 15 participants* Lunch will be provided both days.
To Register over the phone, contact Brandie Waite at 585-343-3040 x138
Performance Objectives:
- Bovine Hoof Anatomy
- Hoof Trimming Technique
- Hoof Health & Nutrition
- Lameness Detection
- Knife Sharpening & Safety
Presenters:
Chip Hendrickson Professional Hoof Trimmer
AgroChem USA
Aaron Lavoy Professional Hoof Trimmer
Midwestern Hoof Trimming School Hortonvillie, WI
*Participants are required to be 18 years or older *
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Announcements
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MeatSuite.com is a free resource provided by Cornell University where NY meat farmers can create a farm profile and list their bulk (wholes, halves, quarters) and bundled (i.e. Grilling Bundle) meat products.Why should farmers join?
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