Even Cows Need TLC and Pedicures!!

Twice each year, every cow at Soaring Eagle Dairy gets her hooves trimmed by a specialist.  Don Vosters of Vosters Hoof Care comes to the farm three times monthly, each time seeing 55 - 85 cows and trimming their hooves to provide the cow with proper balance and weight distribution on those feet and legs.  The attached video shows the process. 

The tool that Don is using is a special grinding wheel and while it is very loud, it's really not a lot different than the Dremel type tool that is used at the spa on ladies who get their finger or toe nails done.  While human trips to the spa for this type of work is mostly driven by vanity, for the cows taking good care of their feet is extremely important in maintaining her overall health.  You see if a cow has a sore foot, she will not spend the time she should at the feed bunk or the water tank, meaning she will not be meeting her energy and nutrient requirements. 

Here's another video with some close up shots of the work that's done.

 

Perhaps we could start painting those hooves with OPI polish in colors like "Moolishus Mocha" or "Udderly Orange"!!