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Pedicure

December 9th, 2015 · No Comments · farming

It’s time for Emily’s bi-annual hoof trimming. Here you see her in the rig operated by professional hoof trimmer Rod Hawkins. We installed a special electrical outlet next to the main paddock to operate this contraption: two slings lift Emily off the floor. There are four smaller slings to immobilize her feet so Mr. Hawkins […]

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Hoof Trimming

May 7th, 2014 · No Comments · farming

Animals need pedicures too. Like human fingernails, hooves are always growing. In nature, hooves wear down on their own. In captivity, they often don’t get enough wear and grow too long. We take care of the sheep and goats with a pair of shears. When it comes to cows, however, we call a professional. Our […]

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