Eko Hoofcare
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11th September 2023
Digital Dermatitis (Mortallaro) can cost up to €9,800 in a 100-cow herd*. That’s if even only a fifth of your herd is infected, so it could cost you even more. But you can save yourself a lot of money by taking steps to control this infection on your farm. It’s been a busy week. We’ve […]
10th August 2023
Lameness is the number one welfare issue on dairy farms and can cost up to €300 per cow per year.* For this reason, there is more and more focus on lameness prevention. As with all other basic farm practices, a proactive approach is much better than a reactive one. It’s better to prevent a problem, […]
20th July 2023
This week, the Animal Health and Welfare Grant decisions have started to be sent out to applicants. Successful applicants will be notified and can then move to item selection stage. In this article, we look at how to accept your successful grant offer, and how to choose the correct machine for the Farm Equipment and […]
20th April 2023
As the round 2 window opens of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund, we look at how farmers can benefit from grant aid for cattle hoof trimming crushes. As a result of grant aid, there is support of almost £2000 available for those considering a new foot trimming crush. The very process of grant […]
27th March 2023
It’s still not too late to think about getting your hoof health in top condition for the grazing months ahead. While the south of the country has largely seen cows at grass, the north of the country is only now starting to move. The bottom line is, good hoof health means increased production, so now […]
25th February 2023
Footbathing is a simple, cost effective process. It can prevent lameness, improve hoof health, and save you money in the long run. This week, we will outline simple steps on how to footbath correctly. We also have some useful tips on how to get the most out of your footbath routine. Effective Footbathing It is […]
26th January 2022
This week, Riverview Veterinary Group took hoofcare excellence to the next level. The south-Cork based veterinary group took delivery of a new Ten Napel Pro Trim hoof trimming crush. As well as being loaded with exclusive Ten Napel optional extras, the unit is equipped with everything you would expect from a modern hoof trimming chute, […]
31st August 2021
We are delighted to announce a return of our professional hoof trimming courses and training in July. Due to Covid-19, we had made the decision to temporarily suspend these courses for some time however, they are now back up and running. The middle of July seen our team making its way to Kildare, for our […]
2nd November 2020
If you are seeking grant support for Hooftrimming Crushes, you may want to use the current farm support schemes on offer in England and Scotland. In England, the Countryside Productivity Scheme offers up to 40% of the cost of a new hooftrimming crush. In Scotland, the equivalent scheme offers to up to 50% of the […]
16th April 2020
Firstly, we hope you are keeping well and trying your best with this whole self-isolation and social distancing thing! We have been getting calls to check that we are still open and trading. Our Services in Covid-19 Lockdown We are still in operation during this lockdown because cows must still be treated for lameness. This […]
