Dairies should trim each cow’s feet twice a year, once before dry off and at mid-lactation as both a routine and corrective measure, asserts Brad Ingram. He and Aaron LaVoy share tips, timing and techniques to ensure blocking compliments trimming activities and ultimately healthier cows.
Source: Bovine Veterinarian, October 22, 2021. Link. Sanitation, nutrition, hoof trimming, proper animal handling and maintenance of surfaces all contribute to lameness prevention, but when a cow’s claw becomes infected or injured, timely blocking promotes healing, cow comfort and milk production.