I like the way you compared it to cutting through hard rubber! Gives a better idea of how tough it can be and how much knife control you use. I seriously doubt the majority of us will ever get the chance to know what it feels like. Thanks for that and awesome closeup’s!!
Fantastic as always. Would you ever consider doing a comparison video showing common hoof issues across the various types of environment these cows live in. For example: pasture cows as compared to straw as compared to whatever other forms of maintaining a herd? It seems that these present different problems or predominance of issues.
Always blows my mind how he points to the problem areas before cutting into the hoof. He dubs over these way later. The placement of one tiny crack in the hoof of one cow out of the 70+ he does a day is enough to tell him he's got a new TH-cam video on his hands. Rewatching and putting together how he follows the clues, and then marveling at the foresight, is just as interesting as the hoof trimming itself.
I truly enjoy your videos. I'm a city gal that knows nothing about cattle feet. I have learned so much. Thank you for opening your wool to us so we can expand our horizons.
Nate you videos are very educational and I really like your appreciation for these animals and the care you take to make sure you do the right thing. Thank you sir!
It's always so wild how so many of the major issues on the inside look like just a tiny little _bink_ on outside of the hoof. OH! Also - on the latest video from Graeme (Hoof GP dude), he got a tip from a Dan Holstein (I think he said?) showing a great rope idea for separating the claws (thus skipping the glue tubes or wrap rolls). I didn't know if you ever watched any of his videos or if it could work for your crush, but I thought it was an awesome idea and immediately wondered, "I wonder if this could for Nate, too!" :D
The Master of the knife you are!!👌🏼🔪 With the last set of hoofs I thought for sure the deep hole on the left side was the problem...I guess that is why I am not a hoof trimmer but rather watch.😱😂 Great video Nate...👍🏼 Blessings send to you and all the cows from Canada🙏🏼🍀♥️👋🏼🇨🇦
Just as I am starting to get confident with trimming you throw this second cow at me. I saw possible issues everywhere but where the actual issue was...DOH! I would love to hear how you got into this line of work in one of your videos.
I trust Nate. Wish I had a doctor or financial advisor I trusted as much. I feel like I trust this random guy on TH-cam more than I trust my own dentist.
Hi Nate! Good video as always. Quick question: do the hooves of pregnant cows tend to need more attention than the cows that are not pregnant? I was wondering if the additional weight of the babies caused problems for the mamas. Thanks again for the video!
How often do you sharpen your hoof knives? Do you start each day with several or more? What is the rough percentage of hooves needing more attention vs cows just getting a basic trim? Do the free stall or tie stall and/or pasture matter in the overall health of the cows feet? Is there a difference if there is hay, or a mix of chopped hay/silage. All cows get grain just curious about the fiber? part. Of course these would all be generalized answers. The variables are complex. Some of these are likely answered in your other videos, but I couldn't find them. Thank you for sharing. Love love love your videos.
I sharpen my hoof knives daily and carry six or so at a time. Percentage of sore feet is different from farm to farm. Monday and Tuesday of this week I trimmed 360 feet with zero lesions. Some days I may encounter 10 sore feet out of 200 trimmed. Tiestall feet tend to stay drier and they put on fewer steps in a given day so foot problems are fewer on those farms in general. As far as diet the majority of a dairy cows diet is forages. Haylage, corn silage and dry hay making up the brunt of the ration. Most farms hire nutritionists who specialize in balancing rations for cows.
@Eily Schneider I watch Shad from Shadiversity call Nunchucks garbage weapons, then I watched HoofGP, and now I'm here. Seems like the logical order to me.
I'm always amazed at how dirty things get once an infection sits in. If you don't manage to catch it right away filth and corruption spreads everywhere.
Love your videos. I know nothing about cows so it's all entertainment. I watched some other like videos but you are the best. You are very good with the knife.
Hi Nate, I enjoy watching your videos. I have a question, if you put tape on the hoof, it cannot be too tight because of... the blood circulation? Gr. Peter from Holland
The way I see the knife go through, I imagine it's much like cutting through linoleum when doing linocut with the designated instrument. It gives some resistance, but not like bone or anything.
Hi Nate! Question of fact here. When you trim down to the corium in a severe case and revisit after 2 weeks, how thick does the new horn get? Maybe a better phrasing would be, How thick does horn grow per month, say, and is growth slower or faster when you have had to trim down to the corium? Just curious!
Sole horn grows approximately 1/4 per month. So if the corium is healthy it would be approximately 1/8 thick in two weeks. However, if there is a lesion, first we need to get the corium healed in those locations before it begins producing quality horn again. Areas around the lesion would form horn at the normal rate.
Healed and healing these cows is a joy to watch. Their pain relief must be incredible. If you're ever threatened, a massive stampede of bovine tsunami would probably plow over the danger like Aquaman calling to the fish. 😄
Hi Nate, I was thinking.... How often or how many hoofs do you trim before you change or sharpen your knife? While I know it would depend on the amount of trims in a day, how many knives do you use in a day?
@Nate the hoof guy, if you are having audio issues involving the GoPro, it’s MOST likely the unit and not something else you might be doing. The company went through some issues with expansion and lost their primary product vision before correcting themselves.
Wouldnt putting a block on act kinda like a fail safe so when the wrap naturally comes off within a week or so the block keeps it high enough to keep all the nasty stuff from getting packed up in there and possibly slowing natural growth?
On the second cow the left toe looked like it had a problem but turned out the right toe was the issue. Can you identify that just from looking at it or is there a little behind the scenes investigating that goes on?
I still don’t understand how you can put a block on a hoof that has holes in it. I’ve been watching y’all forever and I’ve never seen an answer to this question. Thanks
Quick question if you come across a cow with major problems in both claws on the same leg how would you go about healing it?I can imagine it'd be a struggle for the cow to only walk on three legs while the one heals
Very confused. With the first cow you said she had a natural block so you didn't put one on. That I get. But you've also said you expect the wrap to fall off in 1-2 days. Wouldn't that lesion still be open and therefore exposed to mud, bugs, rocks, etc.? Is her natural block really as high as the rubber one so you don't have to worry about it?
It was really hard for me to grasp this at first too, but he says in several videos that walking in things like mud, hay, poop, etc don't bother or infect the injuries at all. Cows are used to walking in things that we instinctually find gross as humans. Their immune systems are adapted well to it. The issue comes in when digital dermatitis bacteria (which is present just about everywhere all the time if I'm not mistaken) is introduced to an anaerobic environment. The cracks they get from bad hoof angle and punctures and whatnot have no oxygen inside, which makes a good environment for the bacteria. The bacteria don't cause the injuries, but they prevent them from healing well. The wraps are only meant to last long enough for the area to dry out a bit after he's worked on them, keep the salicylic acid powder on long enough for it to reduce the pain and slough off dead tissue and kill the bacteria, and then its not needed anymore. It needs to be opened up to the air after that. And then their natural immune systems do the rest.
Chlorhexidine. It’s an antiseptic similar to iodine but chlorhexidine binds to keratin which allows it to work for longer periods of time and isn’t inactivated by organic matter like iodine is.
Wondering if you have ever experienced any work-related injuries, such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, cuts? Do you have a workout or physical/occupational therapy regimen to keep you at peak performance?
Yes. I’m currently experiencing symptoms of tendinitis and carpal tunnel. I don’t have a physical therapy regimen but I was just thinking about that the other day. Hands are starting to fall asleep at night. I’ve experienced a couple knife cuts and one grinder injury when a cow ran me over from behind when I didn’t see her coming.
@@NatetheHoofGuy Oy! I feel your pain in the been there, done that fashion. 💕 I apologize for the upcoming unsolicited advice, all of which you likely know. If you decide to seek professional care, be sure to ask for occupational therapy, which treats fine motor skills (hands, wrists), as opposed to physical therapy, which is for gross motor skills (legs, hips, back). If you haven’t already done so, be sure to get wrist bands for sleeping which are stiff enough to not allow your wrists to bend forward, backward, or sideways while you sleep. If your insurance doesn’t cover a custom-fitted one, you can get a variety styles at your local drug store for $25-35. How’s your neck? Sometimes nerve effects can be traced back to impingement related to vertebral wear and tear. For tendinitis, of course ice the area frequently and use over the counter anti-inflammatories as needed. How’s your diet? Consider tweaking it a bit to add anti-inflammatory foods: get a bag of ground flaxseed meal to sprinkle on top of cereal or in pancakes; if fresh berries are available in your area, focus on blueberries and raspberries; try to find a daily time to snack on an ounce of almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts; fish oil supplements and anything labeled omega-3 can help. I had to take turmeric supplements out of my diet, because they were giving me reflux. 🙄. However, I have gotten quite used to having 1ounce a day of dark chocolate 70% or higher. 😁 Best of luck, and let me know if you want any more unsolicited advice from someone who has been there. 😅
Tie stall cows are typically either standing in a dry stall on concrete or out on dry dirt everyday which makes there feet really dry. Free stall cows are generally on wet concrete most of the day which makes there feet softer
I just started watching you about a week or so ago. I have no idea why, but it is just so satisfying to watch you do this. :)
Your not alone...Been stuck!!! 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂 me too!!!
It's for the cows :)
Your explanation of the process is excellent. Common sense in not using a block on the other claw. This is a great teaching video 👍🏽
I like the way you compared it to cutting through hard rubber! Gives a better idea of how tough it can be and how much knife control you use. I seriously doubt the majority of us will ever get the chance to know what it feels like. Thanks for that and awesome closeup’s!!
I just love how Nate is so gentle with the knife.
Is it
Take this comment out of context and it could become disturbing
@@WooNeful .
So educational and informative. Thanks as always, Nate. I love seeing these girls getting the help they need.
I flunked the quiz today; I thought the problem on the second cow was the healthy claw. Nice trimming!
So did I. I’m so curious what calls for work and what don’t lol
Fantastic as always. Would you ever consider doing a comparison video showing common hoof issues across the various types of environment these cows live in.
For example: pasture cows as compared to straw as compared to whatever other forms of maintaining a herd?
It seems that these present different problems or predominance of issues.
As always Nate thanks for the education. Enjoy the channel 👍😎as always stay safe.
Always blows my mind how he points to the problem areas before cutting into the hoof. He dubs over these way later. The placement of one tiny crack in the hoof of one cow out of the 70+ he does a day is enough to tell him he's got a new TH-cam video on his hands. Rewatching and putting together how he follows the clues, and then marveling at the foresight, is just as interesting as the hoof trimming itself.
Yay! We get to see more of their cute little noses and lovely doe eyes! They're such cute creatures, like a cross between a really fat dog and a deer.
I truly enjoy your videos. I'm a city gal that knows nothing about cattle feet. I have learned so much. Thank you for opening your wool to us so we can expand our horizons.
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Nate you videos are very educational and I really like your appreciation for these animals and the care you take to make sure you do the right thing. Thank you sir!
The first cow went straight to the feed. I think you made her happier.
You have a soothing kind voice. Kind to the cow’s.
As usual great job. Those cows were glad you stopped by to fix their sore feet. Have a good weekend.
It's always so wild how so many of the major issues on the inside look like just a tiny little _bink_ on outside of the hoof.
OH! Also - on the latest video from Graeme (Hoof GP dude), he got a tip from a Dan Holstein (I think he said?) showing a great rope idea for separating the claws (thus skipping the glue tubes or wrap rolls). I didn't know if you ever watched any of his videos or if it could work for your crush, but I thought it was an awesome idea and immediately wondered, "I wonder if this could for Nate, too!" :D
The Master of the knife you are!!👌🏼🔪 With the last set of hoofs I thought for sure the deep hole on the left side was the problem...I guess that is why I am not a hoof trimmer but rather watch.😱😂 Great video Nate...👍🏼 Blessings send to you and all the cows from Canada🙏🏼🍀♥️👋🏼🇨🇦
Thank you!!
Just as I am starting to get confident with trimming you throw this second cow at me. I saw possible issues everywhere but where the actual issue was...DOH! I would love to hear how you got into this line of work in one of your videos.
I was curious myself what calls for work and what don’t because the other hoof has holes in it also and he didn’t cut on it
Yay! I needed this today. Hope your week is going well Nate!
It is thank you. Hope yours is going well also!!
I trust Nate.
Wish I had a doctor or financial advisor I trusted as much. I feel like I trust this random guy on TH-cam more than I trust my own dentist.
Hi Nate! Good video as always. Quick question: do the hooves of pregnant cows tend to need more attention than the cows that are not pregnant? I was wondering if the additional weight of the babies caused problems for the mamas. Thanks again for the video!
Not so much when they’re pregnant but the physiological changes associated with giving birth do have an effect on the feet.
Your channel has really growing! Im excited for you. I enjoy your narration!
..good work, stay safe and have a great week end..
I love your videos and I'm not a farm girl! You are so kind to the girls!
How often do you sharpen your hoof knives? Do you start each day with several or more? What is the rough percentage of hooves needing more attention vs cows just getting a basic trim? Do the free stall or tie stall and/or pasture matter in the overall health of the cows feet? Is there a difference if there is hay, or a mix of chopped hay/silage. All cows get grain just curious about the fiber? part. Of course these would all be generalized answers. The variables are complex. Some of these are likely answered in your other videos, but I couldn't find them. Thank you for sharing. Love love love your videos.
I sharpen my hoof knives daily and carry six or so at a time. Percentage of sore feet is different from farm to farm. Monday and Tuesday of this week I trimmed 360 feet with zero lesions. Some days I may encounter 10 sore feet out of 200 trimmed. Tiestall feet tend to stay drier and they put on fewer steps in a given day so foot problems are fewer on those farms in general. As far as diet the majority of a dairy cows diet is forages. Haylage, corn silage and dry hay making up the brunt of the ration. Most farms hire nutritionists who specialize in balancing rations for cows.
I love how generous you are with the salicylic acid
Get home from work and what do I see?...... a video from Nate. Thank you for another superb video Nate
The Hoof GP and Nate within 15 minutes of each other?!? Who do I watch first 😭
Nate
@Eily Schneider
I watch Shad from Shadiversity call Nunchucks garbage weapons, then I watched HoofGP, and now I'm here. Seems like the logical order to me.
Nate!
Nate every time. No crap music or emo, just direct hoof trimming. Alwaysgreat
Nate is more gentle.
I'm always amazed at how dirty things get once an infection sits in. If you don't manage to catch it right away filth and corruption spreads everywhere.
Cow gets ouchie.
Bacteria: *throws party*
10:20 I like how the cow moves one ear but not the other. 😊
And as always... Brilliant.
From Rotorua, NZ
I just love Nate the Hoof guy. Hoof GP is a little too into himself for me
Love your videos. I know nothing about cows so it's all entertainment. I watched some other like videos but you are the best. You are very good with the knife.
As always another awesome video. Thanks Nate!!
Great awesome video Nate, great work with the sharp knife,
Nate has entered the building! Serious skills 🔪 👍
I kind of equated what you do to the hoof horn as whittling; knife through bark to establish the desired shape.
Idk why I just really want to see a cow with buffed and polished sidewalls like human nails that would be a stylish cow.
A channel like that would get lots of subscribers!! LOL
Poor cow. I know she feels and is tons better.:-):-D
What is dry stall, free stall, etc? Thanks🤩 I like that you take such good care of your hands.
I love watching your videos 👍
Dang i was watching a video a few hours ago and you gained 2 k subs since then! Congrats!!
Hi Nate, I enjoy watching your videos. I have a question, if you put tape on the hoof, it cannot be too tight because of... the blood circulation?
Gr. Peter from Holland
Over 50k subs well done keep up the good work Nate
The way I see the knife go through, I imagine it's much like cutting through linoleum when doing linocut with the designated instrument. It gives some resistance, but not like bone or anything.
You do a great job keep up the good work.
Nice Job and congrats on the 50k subs .
Thank you!!
Thanks great show again
Hi Nate! Question of fact here. When you trim down to the corium in a severe case and revisit after 2 weeks, how thick does the new horn get? Maybe a better phrasing would be, How thick does horn grow per month, say, and is growth slower or faster when you have had to trim down to the corium? Just curious!
Sole horn grows approximately 1/4 per month. So if the corium is healthy it would be approximately 1/8 thick in two weeks. However, if there is a lesion, first we need to get the corium healed in those locations before it begins producing quality horn again. Areas around the lesion would form horn at the normal rate.
Best channel
Healed and healing these cows is a joy to watch. Their pain relief must be incredible. If you're ever threatened, a massive stampede of bovine tsunami would probably plow over the danger like Aquaman calling to the fish. 😄
Hi Nate, I was thinking.... How often or how many hoofs do you trim before you change or sharpen your knife? While I know it would depend on the amount of trims in a day, how many knives do you use in a day?
I carry 6 knives and sharpen daily. Carbides on my grinder will trim about 50 cows per side. Two sides.
@@NatetheHoofGuy awesome! Do you maintain the carbides too, or are they disposable?
Interesting that the priorities on the second foot were different than we would tend to guess.
Great work Nate 👍
When you use a piece of gauze to clean up blood, do you just throw it away? Or are you required to treat it as hazmat (like people blood) and burn it?
@Nate the hoof guy, if you are having audio issues involving the GoPro, it’s MOST likely the unit and not something else you might be doing. The company went through some issues with expansion and lost their primary product vision before correcting themselves.
Is it possible to zoom in a little bit more when you trim/ use the knife? 😊
Very curious about your knife. Is it custom? How do you sharpen it? How often? etc...
Wouldnt putting a block on act kinda like a fail safe so when the wrap naturally comes off within a week or so the block keeps it high enough to keep all the nasty stuff from getting packed up in there and possibly slowing natural growth?
HOLY AWESOME KNIFE 🔪 the first few told me it's good and sharp love that
Keep up the good work.
Why did you not cut on the other hoof as well?? It had holes in it?? I’m curious what calls for work to be done and what don’t
What type of training do you take to become a hoof trimmer? Do you have to be licensed?
Just curious - don’t you have wrist problems from the hand trimming?
Love your channel btw!
Not yet. Elbows bother me though.
Note, do you enjoy your work? How long have you been doing this for?
Yes. 19 years.
Can you do a video on the difference between tie stall and free stall barns?
Nate your great!
Really enjiy your videos.
4:48 while I'm checking the left foot with big hole, Nate points out that tiny, little, barely noticeable pin hole on the right hoof. 😆
On the second cow the left toe looked like it had a problem but turned out the right toe was the issue. Can you identify that just from looking at it or is there a little behind the scenes investigating that goes on?
I can tell by looking at them. After so many years it becomes second nature.
Nate hello. How fast do your knives dull. I am sure it depends on what you hit but is it one cow? Or like a whole day?
It depends but I sharpen them daily
Wooww..amazing 😍👍
What happens if both claws on the same foot have a problem? How do you fit it so they can heal it?
I like that you don't have music in your videos
I still don’t understand how you can put a block on a hoof that has holes in it. I’ve been watching y’all forever and I’ve never seen an answer to this question. Thanks
The holes are just imperfections in the sole from some natural shedding. Nothing to worry about.
When you pare away loose horn, it looks rubbery to me. Good hoof looks more like wood shavings.
What’s with the heavy work gloves ? Surely this reduces the feel of the knife at work ?
Protection.
Quick question if you come across a cow with major problems in both claws on the same leg how would you go about healing it?I can imagine it'd be a struggle for the cow to only walk on three legs while the one heals
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Very confused. With the first cow you said she had a natural block so you didn't put one on. That I get. But you've also said you expect the wrap to fall off in 1-2 days. Wouldn't that lesion still be open and therefore exposed to mud, bugs, rocks, etc.? Is her natural block really as high as the rubber one so you don't have to worry about it?
It was really hard for me to grasp this at first too, but he says in several videos that walking in things like mud, hay, poop, etc don't bother or infect the injuries at all. Cows are used to walking in things that we instinctually find gross as humans. Their immune systems are adapted well to it. The issue comes in when digital dermatitis bacteria (which is present just about everywhere all the time if I'm not mistaken) is introduced to an anaerobic environment. The cracks they get from bad hoof angle and punctures and whatnot have no oxygen inside, which makes a good environment for the bacteria. The bacteria don't cause the injuries, but they prevent them from healing well. The wraps are only meant to last long enough for the area to dry out a bit after he's worked on them, keep the salicylic acid powder on long enough for it to reduce the pain and slough off dead tissue and kill the bacteria, and then its not needed anymore. It needs to be opened up to the air after that. And then their natural immune systems do the rest.
@@williamridder5956 Got it. Thanks. And thanks for spending so much time explaining it well.
Take care of the white balance of your cam. When the lightening is too strong the hoof became totaly white
So random question, do bucking bulls for rodeos get trimmed like dairy and beef cattle? If they do, is it any harder or more dangerous?
They do. Not more dangerous with the right setup. I don’t trim any however.
I know nothing about cows. If a female cow never has a calf, will that milk bag still form? That looks so uncomfortable between their back legs.
How do you decide when to use a rubber block or carve out a natural one
I like your work. Does that clear spray you use dry out lesions same as iodine? Also how do you spell it's name please.
Chlorhexidine. It’s an antiseptic similar to iodine but chlorhexidine binds to keratin which allows it to work for longer periods of time and isn’t inactivated by organic matter like iodine is.
Hoping to go in another country and work there.
I am glad the other cow is better too.:-0:-D
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Wondering if you have ever experienced any work-related injuries, such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, cuts? Do you have a workout or physical/occupational therapy regimen to keep you at peak performance?
Yes. I’m currently experiencing symptoms of tendinitis and carpal tunnel. I don’t have a physical therapy regimen but I was just thinking about that the other day. Hands are starting to fall asleep at night. I’ve experienced a couple knife cuts and one grinder injury when a cow ran me over from behind when I didn’t see her coming.
@@NatetheHoofGuy ouch
@@NatetheHoofGuy Oy! I feel your pain in the been there, done that fashion. 💕 I apologize for the upcoming unsolicited advice, all of which you likely know.
If you decide to seek professional care, be sure to ask for occupational therapy, which treats fine motor skills (hands, wrists), as opposed to physical therapy, which is for gross motor skills (legs, hips, back).
If you haven’t already done so, be sure to get wrist bands for sleeping which are stiff enough to not allow your wrists to bend forward, backward, or sideways while you sleep. If your insurance doesn’t cover a custom-fitted one, you can get a variety styles at your local drug store for $25-35.
How’s your neck? Sometimes nerve effects can be traced back to impingement related to vertebral wear and tear.
For tendinitis, of course ice the area frequently and use over the counter anti-inflammatories as needed.
How’s your diet? Consider tweaking it a bit to add anti-inflammatory foods: get a bag of ground flaxseed meal to sprinkle on top of cereal or in pancakes; if fresh berries are available in your area, focus on blueberries and raspberries; try to find a daily time to snack on an ounce of almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts; fish oil supplements and anything labeled omega-3 can help.
I had to take turmeric supplements out of my diet, because they were giving me reflux. 🙄. However, I have gotten quite used to having 1ounce a day of dark chocolate 70% or higher. 😁
Best of luck, and let me know if you want any more unsolicited advice from someone who has been there. 😅
@@NatetheHoofGuy can you wear a wrist brace or ace bandage?
Yay Nate🌸
How much time does it take to trim 1 cow (no problem feet)?
6-8 minutes for most cows
Re-imagine the world without vet wrap.
Shudder.
Do u guys watch Midwestern Hoof trimmer????
Other guys don't use the powder and that saddens me...🤣🤣🤣
*cow sounds *
apx. How Long Do Blocks Stay Glued On❓🤔❓
2-4 weeks typically
What does the salicylic acid do and when would you use it or not?
Reduces inflammation and helps sluff off any dead or damaged cells in the area of the lesion. It’s also an effective treatment for dermatitis.
Isn't there a spray with a better consistency 50% of this must end up on the floor ?
A lot of what you see me doing is irritating the lesions so I want it to wash away the debris.
What is it about tie-stalling that causes the hoof to be harder. Why does that happen?
Tie stall cows are typically either standing in a dry stall on concrete or out on dry dirt everyday which makes there feet really dry. Free stall cows are generally on wet concrete most of the day which makes there feet softer
@Trim is correct. All about moisture content of the horn.
Cheese slices for everyone lol.