A review of common instruments usage in cattle hoof trimming
Subject Areas : Veterinary Soft and Hard Tissue Surgery
Ehsan Rostami
1
,
Mojtaba Mohamaddoust
2
,
Ahmadreza Mohamadnia
3
1 - Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
2 - No
3 - Ferdowsi university
Keywords: Cow, Hoof trimming, Rotary disc, Hoof knife, Hoof scissor, Hoof trimming chute,
Abstract :
Hoof trimming devices and facilities play an important role in hoof trimming, health of hoof trimmer and cow. Hoof trimming is a dangerous task for bot cows and trimmers and trimmer should consider usage of proper instruments and facilities for doing good job. Personal protections like usage of gloves, glass shields and trimming gown can help in improving health and security of the trimmer. In this current review hoof trimming devices like hoof scissors, hoof knives, sharpening of the hoof knives, angle grinders, hoof trimming discs were reviewed. Usage of angle grinders with proper disc may lower hazards for hoof trimmer and increase quality of hoof trimming and its final outcome.
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