NJB Hoofcare - Area of Operation for May Hill,, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

Three miles to the south-west of Newent lies May Hill (National Trust Land). The hill rises to over 900 feet. The conifers on top of the hill were planted to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The magnificent view from the top of May Hill stretches over Gloucestershire and extends to Bristol, on a clear day. May Hill itself can be clearly seen from over 45 miles from the north, and from Dundry 50 miles to the south, easily identifiable by the clump of trees on it's summit.<br /><br />Apart from the many attractions of May Hill, 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 May Hill area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

Photo from Featured Project near May Hill
Training Courses and CPD
<p>Training icourses are available at varying levels on group or individual basis. You can choose a one or two day Herdsman level course or a full, two day Professional level course. The locations are flexible, either on your own farm or with a host farm that can accommodate a number of attendees.<br /><br />The course contents include:<ul><li>Basic anatomy of the hoof</li><li>Anatomy of the lower leg and its effect on the foot</li><li>Causes of lameness in cattle</li><li>Common infectious and non-infectious conditions of the foot</li><li>Trimming techniques</li><li>Practical sessions with cadaver feet</li><li>Routine prevention trimming</li><li>Cattle welfare and handling while trimming</li></ul>For details of hoof care training courses in your area, including course fees, simply click in the header of any page to send us an email.</p><h4></h4><p></p><p></p>