Event Details

Date

July 31 - August 1, 2019

Time

9:30am - 3:30pm

Location

Town of Seneca Pavilion
3675 Flint Rd
Stanley, NY 14561

Cost

$175.00 Enrolled w/ NWNY Team (currently receive Ag Focus)
(additional attendee $175.00 ea.)

$225.00 Not enrolled w/ NWNY Team
(additional attendee $225.00 ea.)

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program

Pre-Registration Deadline: July 24, 2019

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Hoof Trimming Workshop

July 31 - August 1, 2019

Hoof Trimming Workshop

Location:
Meet at the Town of Seneca Pavilion: 3675 Flint Road, Stanley
Visiting Ivy Lakes Dairy: 1994 State Route 245, Stanley

This two-day hoof trimming workshop will be held on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1.
Participants will learn the basic hoof trimming methods, along with hoof anatomy, nutrition & hoof horn health, lameness scoring, and knife sharpening and safety.   The hands-on portion of the class will include trimming practice utilizing cadaver hooves. 

*Note: This workshop is designed to introduce participants to hoof trimming methods and factors affecting hoof health. It is not intended to create proficient hoof trimmers in two days.*

Speakers:
Chip Hendrickson, Hoof Trimmer, Agrochem
Vic Daniel, Hoof Trimmer, Vic's Custom Clips
Neil Andrew, Zinpro 

Participants should bring rubber boots that are in good condition & can be sanitized for bio-security measures.  Coveralls or work clothes will be necessary for the hands-on portion of the class.

Registration is required and will be capped at 15 participants.  
Registration will be open from June 24- July 24.

Cost includes materials and lunches on both days.
$175/person enrolled in the NWNY Team*
$225/person not enrolled in the NWNY Team

*Not enrolled in the NWNY Team? Contact your local CCE office for more information.

For registration or questions, contact Libby or Margaret: 
Libby Eiholzer: 607-793-4847 or geg24@cornell.edu
Margaret Quaassdorff: 585-405-2567 or maq27@cornell.edu


Hoof Trimming Workshop Flyer (PDF; 575KB)


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