NJB Hoofcare - Area of Operation for Crewkerne, Somerset
Although it is not mentioned in the Domesday Book, there has been a settlement in Crewkerne since before the Norman Conquest. There are several interesting historical buildings, notably the 15th century church, which dominates the town, and alms houses from the 17th and 18th centuries. The area had great prosperity at one time from flax weaving and sail making. The sales for Nelson's flagship, Victory were made here, along with many others. Crewkerne is now a well appointed modern town, surrounded by farmland, where dairy herd managers often call on us for:
Photo from Featured Project near Crewkerne
Training and CPD
Photo from Featured Project near Crewkerne
Training and CPD
Training is available for all interested parties at varying levels. You can choose a one or two day Herdsman level or a full, four day Professional level course. The locations are flexible, either on your own farm or at a central location that can accommodate a number of attendees.
The course contents include:
- Basic anatomy of the hoof
- Anatomy of the lower leg and its effect on the foot
- Causes of lameness in cattle
- Common infectious and non-infectious conditions of the foot
- Trimming techniques
- Practical sessions with cadaver feet
- Preventative measures
- Cattle welfare and handling while trimming
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
