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:

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Training and CPD
<p>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.<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>Preventative measures</li><li>Cattle welfare and handling while trimming</li></ul>Course costs are £180 per person per day.</p><h4></h4><p></p><p></p>