hoof care.

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PAMHO AGTSP.

I read with interest your diary of events in Ireland. We have a device here

in NZ called a "Hoofnac". Many of our younger trained cows/oxen are ok to do

their feet but as I'm sure for many farms around the world, it is an issue

especially with older untrained cows/oxen. This device simply has a vice at

the bottom that can be screwed onto any rail of a race. It then simply

unfolds into a right angle with the top bar sticking out across the back of

the cow (not touching the back though). From this bar you draw down a soft

but strong rope that you loop around just above the hock and fix it with the

ring . You then simply winch up the leg not too high, just enough to treat

the hoof. This hoofnac comes with a video and I could get pamphlets and send

them to anyone who may be interested.

Your servant, Ananta Krsna Dasi

Email: ann (AT) akn (DOT) quik.co.nz