NJB Hoofcare - Area of Operation for Brockweir,, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Brockweir is a small but attractive village located alongside the River Wye, where there used to be a boat building industry. It is reported that vessels up to 90 tonnes could reach this point from the sea, where their cargoes were transferred to shallow barges and hauled up the river by teams of men.<br /><br />Apart from the many attractions of Brockweir, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.<br /><br />Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Brockweir area call in NJB Hoofcare for:
Photo from Featured Project near Brockweir
Neil explains the finer points of hoof pads to the group in Cornwall
The practical, hands on sessions cover all aspects of basic trimming as well as the use, care and maintenance of equipment. As you can see from the number of smiling faces in the group, these courses are also a lot of fun in a low pressure environment that encourages attendees to take part and get the most from their day.<br /><br />For future training courses, keep an eye on our <a href=page_2.php?pgenme=calendar>calendar page</a>, or call us to arrange a coaching visit to your farm or group.
Photo from Featured Project near Brockweir
Neil explains the finer points of hoof pads to the group in Cornwall
The practical, hands on sessions cover all aspects of basic trimming as well as the use, care and maintenance of equipment. As you can see from the number of smiling faces in the group, these courses are also a lot of fun in a low pressure environment that encourages attendees to take part and get the most from their day.<br /><br />For future training courses, keep an eye on our <a href=page_2.php?pgenme=calendar>calendar page</a>, or call us to arrange a coaching visit to your farm or group.
Cattle Hoofcare & Lameness Prevention/Correction Services Provided in:
- Routine prevention hoof trimming for dairy herds
- Herd lameness scoring
- Corrective hoof trimming
- Bespoke lameness prevention packages
- Suckler beef herd and bul hoof trimming
- Hoof care individual and group training
- On-site training
- CPD for farmers
