Healthy Hoof provider training for rural professionals

Prevention of lameness with information and training on management and treatment.

This programme is a simple, stepwise approach to managing lameness on dairy farms caused by physical factors. It consists of five key steps that each farm takes with the support of a trained programme provider.

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Dates

Wednesday 20 - Friday 22 November

Description

Format

This is 3-day workshop comprising of classroom, practical and on-farm sessions.

Topics

Tutors

Neil Chesterton BVSc: Neil graduated from Sydney University (Australia) in 1974 and came straight to Inglewood in New Zealand, where he is still in clinical practice. His interest is the prevention of lameness in pasture fed dairy herds. In recent years this interest has focused on the importance of herd management on the farm tracks and in the milking shed. His understanding of cow behaviour is resulting in practical ways for farmers to reduce foot damage and subsequent lameness. As a result of this work and his contribution to veterinary practice in New Zealand he was awarded an Honorary BVSc by Massey University. Neil has been investigating the causes of lameness since the early 80s and has had three papers published in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal. In 1989 he was awarded the Australasian College Medal for his work in this field. More recently he was the 2013 recipient of the Golden Glove award given by the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the NZVA. He has produced booklets and teaching videos covering all aspects of lameness in pasture fed dairy herds.