Healthy animals are the foundation of successful livestock farming, and proper hoof care is an important management practice every farmer should understand. Strong hooves support movement and comfort in animals.

A hoof is the hard keratin covering that protects animal toes. When dead cells accumulate and hooves become overgrown, animals experience discomfort, reduced movement, and poor performance in daily activities.

Overgrown hooves can affect normal behaviors like mating, headbutting, and interaction with the herd. In severe situations, it may lead to lameness and reduce the overall welfare of animals.

Farmers can manage this problem by using a sterilized hoof cutter to carefully remove excess dead hoof tissue. Regular trimming helps maintain healthy feet and prevents future complications.

Simple practices like hoof trimming greatly improve animal wellbeing and productivity. Never overlook small management steps because healthy animals bring better results and satisfaction to farmers.

Dear Farmers,
Regards,

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view