Goat hoof trimming is a necessary part of keeping and raising goats. The trick is to teach the goats to be cooperative.
Gail Damerow shares hoof trimming equipment, ideas and diagrams to make the job easier.
Source: Countryside Daily, December 10, 2018. Link. A goat’s four hooves don’t necessarily all grow at the same rate, and back hooves tend to grow faster than the fronts.
A good practice is to check all hooves at least once a month . . .
INSIGHTS: The diagrams in this article are well done. Share them with goat owners via social media or targeted e-mails based on animal records.