Hoof care with Jamie Sullivan
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, Jamie Sullivan of Rippleview Hoof Care joins host Matti McBride to discuss hoof care. Learn how Sullivan got his start in hoof trimming, his take on misconceptions surrounding lameness, tips for detecting lameness, the importance of a designated trim area and more. Here is the episode breakdown: 1:00 – Get to know Jamie Sullivan2:40 – Sullivan’s take on lameness misconceptions5:15 – The importance of recordkeeping of hoof treatments7:30 – Communicating with other members of the dairy team8:40 – Footbath design and efficacy10:40 – Hoof care priorities11:50 – Training employees to recognize signs of lameness13:00 – The importance of establishing a trim area15:20 – Designing a trim area16:45 – Tips for a successful trim day19:00 – Creating goals for hoof care20:00 – Rapid-fire questions