My lovely mom passed away this past Sunday. Graham, watching your videos made her happy. She always spoke of how handsome you were and how the cows wore 'high heels' (blocks). Thank you for doing what you do. You have touched people more than you know ❤
Your mother sounds so nice, I’m sorry for your loss. In heaven, raw milk can’t hurt you and probably is legal. When she visits in a dream maybe she can confirm that.
As someone who, as a teen, once forgot to close the gate (Well, I was one half of that particular partnerage of forgetfulness), I am to this date still remembering my grandfather getting the call from a neighbour then bolting out of the house to round up the herd because the cows were walking down the road. Yes. Always. ALWAYS close the gate.
I always try to keep in mind that the animals will 100% notice when something's different (some little detail like a suspiciously loose gate, or an unbolted bolt), because they are there 24 hours day, every day. They know exactly what everything is supposed to look like. So they will know the exact moment when they can do something devious and fun >:D
I really liked how one of the cows (a pretty brown one) was mooing a lot, and Graeme petted her and talked to her until she was calm. Must be really weird for a cow to have its feet all off the ground for that long all at once and might have shaken her up! She got some pets and a kind voice to reassure her. So sweet!
I always think about this because they look so weird. Like they're flying. I may have made up a little song about spider-cow doing whatever spidercows do.
She was actually stress panting. More likely, she was a younger cow, and it was her first time in the crush, so she was stressed because of that. Building positive associations is important though!
I would amend the "close the gate" to "always leave the gate in the position you found it." If someone is trying to bring in a group of cattle and they run into a closed gate they are expecting to be open, the cattle will be highly confused.
Always a problem for those of us that wear our thinking hat when crossing fields etc - Did the farmer leave that gate open for a reason, or did some numbnuts just not bother shutting it?
I own cattle and we don’t have any concrete ground for them yet I hesitate to put in concrete because for 38 years we haven’t needed to do anything with their hooves 🙏✝️ and we observe their walking and needs so I really appreciate watching you as it makes observing and learning what to be looking for in them YOFFW- your old friend from Wisconsin!
I grew up in small village in rural Lancashire right next door to a dairy farm, on more occasions that I can remember I woke up at silly time in the morning to our back garden being crowded with runaway cows where the gates had been left open on the farm. I liked it as they were like pets to 8yr old me, my parents not so much when all of their lawn and landscaping was ruined 😂
I’m not a farmer. Heck I don’t know much about nothing with farms,tractors,cows etc. but when it comes to you and your business I just enjoy everything and about learning things!😊
I actually like to see the routine trims. It reminds me that the yucky, painful looking hooves are not a typical thing. I am one of the city people watching these videos and am very surprised at how much I am learning. I never knew that there was this much work in having cows. I thought just let them out in the field and bring them in for milking, feeding with an occasional vet visit when injuries happen. So thank you Graham for your videos (even the routine ones) because they are all interesting. BTW love the area where you live, gorgeous place
No matter how many times I listen to the music on your video, I always get sentimental about my dear, sweet husband. After losing him to heart disease in 2009, I still miss him❤
So funny how you say you lived different lives. I think of this often. I’ve had so many stages in my life, so many career changes. I’ve been a secretary, a travel agent an airline representative, a long distance operator, I’ve worked retail and in gas stations. I worked customer service. I settled in on a service dispatcher. I loved it. I was made for the juggling of many engineers and service requests and customers bi miss it so much. Illness took my career away. I love watching your videos. I can see this is where you were meant to be. ❤
My maternal family still have a dairy farm in Co Cork Ireland. When many migrated to the US around 1890-1900, they established a dairy farm in Oakland (CA), one of two in this part of the city. The farm was shuttered in the 1940s as war industry forced new demands on residents. All this is to say I very much appreciate your care of dairy farm bovine as it grants me a selfish connection to my family history. Thx and carry on.👍
Yeah, as you grow, life throws you many curves! I was a music major in college, joined the USMC as an avionics calibrator on helicopters, then a dog groomer, then a "Kelly Girl", then worked at Rocketdyne/Boeing in the Patents Department. Retired on disability, but still doing what I can: modding for streamers, and a music librarian for a community chorale. Oh, and watching you on TH-cam 😊
Very true. You'd think rock would be cheaper than it is here, but it's so heavy and expensive to move, and it's got a higher demand as putting rocks in means there is less lawn to worry about watering and to don't have to mow it. Sometimes the rocks are structurally necessary as retaining walls as well, putting even more demand on the market.
Ohhh my young man that stone wall! We were mobile. My dad an engineer and forever being transferred to oversee building of roads and bridges. Each move meant a different house and I’m telling ya he found shake and so forth in each new place (Canadian Shield) and built a stone wall around the front of each one. He created flower bed enclosures and all. Thing is we moved every couple years so now rural Ontario Canada is dotted with ‘em. I miss my dad. Anyway your stonework ‘round your house triggered a fond memory. Love watching your videos!!
I am from the little island Barbados, i don't have any cows, but watching your videos has given me so much insight into thungs that bulls and cows go through. I thank you sir
This is a 6 star video⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, animals, great trims, , the coffee and your incredible narrative, Graeme, make it so interesting, educational and entertaining💫
Your comment is so spot-on!! 🙂 Everything he does, there is always a purpose (be it for our entertainment and educational reasons). He is a very good teacher. He knows how to keep us interested. I remember watching him in the early days. GP found his calling and allowed us to join him in his journey to where he is today.
That view is amazing, I have seen it in person because my grandparents live in Wigtown, about 500 metres away from the Hoof GP. Going to visit again soon, beautiful place.
Truth be told Many of us just come here to see how Graeme's day is. Watching the cows trim is a bonus He could be painting houses or deep sea fishing and we'd follow him. Graeme personality draws you in Thank you for being you Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
Yes I'm from small town Iowa USA. I absolutely love the content of your videos man. Thank you for being one of the good guys on social media and promoting animal care correctly.
You are so brilliant at realising 99% of us in big cities watch you to learn about farming to see where pure our food comes from. I live in Birmingham, luckily on the outskirts. I have a farm literally around the corner but it is arable..no animals.I never knew a single thing about cows, they get milked & bred for meat but that was my limit of knowledge. Everytime I watch your videos I learn something new. Thank you to all the team.
I grew up on a large farm with a lot of cattle and hogs. They're constantly walking in their own manure, when they're in the corrals for the winter. In place where there's heavy snow and cold in the winters, cattle are corralled, fed hay, silage, and often corn. Those are all vegetable products. I'm sorry, I'm tired of all the flack about only grass fed. That's not an issue. We raised meat cattle. Hogs are allowed to wallow in mud and even their own manure because they can't sweat and would die of heat in a hot summer. Just a little FYI for those who don't really know what they are protesting. 😃😃👋👋💖💖
It’s amazing seeing your business grow! I’d never purposely be that close to a cow that often, but you’ve inspired me to grow my art business. I’ve seen you go from a new TH-camr to one of the most popular farm channels on the site. You’re a great boss, father, friend and trimmer; keep inspiring us, keep warming our hearts!
TRUTH! As for you, have positive thoughts about your art. There’s billions of people I’m sure there is enough who will,love your art and find you so do t fret. If god put it in you to desire then you have what it takes to make it happen. Good luck.
❤, I always enjoy your videos and though I don’t have cows, bulls, or even a farm, what you do is interesting. You have a great sense of humor and a great deal of knowledge and in addition I love seeing your wife and children as well as your home. Thank you for sharing.
❤❤❤ all your videos Graeme. They always have me glued to my tablet screen lol. They are so educational, well taped, funny and heartfelt. Thank you for being an Amazing human being and animal lover 🎉🎉🎉. PS ❤ the other fellows too. 😊
I just love watching your videos. Was born and brought up in Ayr. My parents coming from the countryside around where cows were abundant. They weren’t animal minded but I am. You and the team so caring. I also love any scenery you show as I often came down your way for Sunday drives with my parents. From 1980 lived in Bedfordshire so far from hills mountains and more important the sea. Keep doing what you do and make a 63 yes old lady very happy
Damn good explanations! Because of you, I get to feel like I actually know something more than cows are called cows. Thank you, especially for showing your love for cows and caring for them. ❤
Thanks for explaining. I often wondered why spray or bandage. Now explain why using the different types of blocks. I still have a hard time telling the difference between color or bruising, but I’m getting better. And my 8 month old grandson looks watching you and Craiggy Boy with me. 😊
The different blocks are simple actually. The wooden blocks are meant to wear away after a few weeks so it's used on cows that don't have the larger issues that take more time to heal. Wooden is also usually used on cows that aren't going to be rechecked & put in a crush for awhile since leaving a block on too long can end up with new issues. The rubber blocks wear away slowly so they're best for the more serious issues. They won't often wear all the way down, they tend to fall off when the natural shedding happens or they're removed by the farmer or hoof trimmer.
Hello guys, Graeme you are always teaching even when you don’t realise it. This how people get to know what really happens on farm and how the cows are looked after. Keep up the great work and you all take care.👋👋👋👌👌👏👏👏
Fun fact i just recently found out my husband also watches your videos. I feel happy knowing that we finally have something to both watch that we both like. ❤
I am always searching the internet for hoof trimming to see how or who does outstanding work. I have one father son team in Ireland, two in the USA and of course your team in Scotland. Over the last 3 years watching trimming, I must say you explain in detail more about the hoof makeup then anyone else. Thank your for being so informative. I have learned so much and truly enjoy watching your team do your amazing work. I can't wait to see your next videos.👍👏
Just want to say I really enjoyed the format of this video, its good to have full explanation in one video. And I appreciate the little comments at the bottom of the video.
When you chided everyone about gates, keeping them closed and properly latched it reminded me of my youth in Saint Boniface which is now a division of Winnipeg, Manitoba's provincial capital in Canada. It had the second largest stock yard in North America at the time (second only to Chicago's) and one summer (1971) a group of us very young lads would go swimming at the nearby Happyland pool. And as adult supervision was at a minimal, we young boys (we were all about 6 to 8 years old)at the pool would decide that we should all go over to the stockyard and play a rousing game of kick the can (we would hide in the corrals with the animals and when we thought that the coast was clear, we would run to the can yelling at the top of our lungs Ollie Ollie Oxenator, yeah I don't know why we yelled that particular phrase) and try to beat the guys who were it to the can. It usually only lasted one round because the cattle men would come running and chase us out of there. We did this for the better part of a week, until one of the boys jumped into a corral with a particular honery bull and he up and over the fence and he landed feet first and broke both legs in several places and gored his leg severely, just missing his main artery in his right leg. The next day most of us were back in the pool when several burly police men and cattle men (who were able to identify all of us) showed up and leadcus into the change room where they berated us for several minutes about how stupid we were and how dangerous it was to be around there. We all had to give our names and addresses and phone numbers. We had to sit there while our parents came to retrieve us and I can safely say that none of us were scared...we were petrified to shaking and crying. Each of our parents had to pay a 12.00 dollar fine (about a day and a half's wages back then) for the overtime that the Cattle men had to put in to sort out all of the cattle and put them back in their proper corrals. I never went back in there again. The following summers I was sent up to my uncle and aunt's farm to work on the farm. Closing gates properly is essential and I never had to be told that by my uncle or aunt!!! Thanks for taking us along on your journey, I always look forward to the next video Graham!!!
Although I am a city woman now, I come from a village, and although I did not grow up on a farm, I had relatives who were (or married) cow and or sheep farmers. Good nostalgic memories. Not to forget all the times me and my childhood BFF sneaked into the neighbor's house to pet his cows. 😅
I've been around cows since I was just a kid.. My Uncle and Aunt had a farm just down the road from my parents.. The experiences I had are invaluable.. They raised Herefords and horses and pigs and chickens.. Much going on at the small farm they had but much was learned too.. Now I'm not a pro at cattle but if one of my friends needs a hand I know enough to get things done.. Farm life is an art and a hard job.. Thank you for all your great videos Brother..
Excellent description about when to use bandages and when not too. It actually applies to people too. Bandages are there to stop bleeding, but if it isn’t bleeding, the wound will benefit from air exposure
Graeme, greetings from extreme toxic wildfire smoke Calgary Alberta. Coffee and opera: My mother sang opera, musical theatre and civic chorus for over 50 years. When She was pregnant with me, she performed her last opera, which was Carmen. I’ve never known a time when I didn’t know or understand various types of music. I have a instrumental my music degree, but I’ve been singing 53 years myself in various groups. I have no intent of ever being a soloist! 😁 most opera or musical theatre are super extroverts. I am not.
It would be an interesting story how a coffee shop entrepreneur became a Hoof Trimmer. I have no cattle but I do enjoy the education you provide. Thanks much!
Can't express how much I enjoy watching you and your team work. Had to laugh at the "why wrap and no-wrap". Some of us are just gits. The music is also awesome.
I know you said most people don’t want to see videos on the “normal” work but, I rather enjoy it. I definitely missed my calling. I’d love that work day.
As a person from New Zealand I have watched your channel for over 3 years now and being brought up with Dairy cows over the past 30 years I have really enjoyed your channel and content I love how you explain the process of what you do and the connection you have with all your viewers keep up this amazing work you do, my family land I look forward to your next Video.
Idk why . Im a mechanic frim ireland who never had any interest in farming or anything of kind but for some reason with rhe last 6 or 7 months im just waiting on a new hgp video daily . I love them watching and learning
Thank you for the longer video and the extended songs in it, it's very relaxing and helps me relax! Love what you're doing for the cows and the "cows" lol😅
Thank you for explaining the bandage situation. As a retired nurse I love learning about everything you do - as appalling as it is to someone, like me, who practiced sterile techniques, etc. I mean, you don’t even wash the hoof off before working on a wound! And you can imagine how appalled I was to see a wound just being sprayed with iodine and let the cow go on her way through the manure and everything else! You’ve been such a great teacher who has helped not just me but other folks eliminate our anxiety about the sterile techniques drilled into our brains. 😅. Of course, cows are cows and humans are human so we’ll keep our sterile techniques for the humans. 😂. Thanks again, Graeme. You rock!
As a veterinarian who has done foot trims (normally when the problem is so severe they have to come in), it honestly drives me up the wall as well. Honestly if hes going to be around the corium like he does digging out ulcers and fracture lines he really needs to scrub the feet first. But for routine stuff its fine (think about filing your nails, it does not need to be sterile). More than anything, Im worried about him aerosolizing all the cow poop and him inhaling it as he has zero respiratory protection. Cows have E.coli and other bacteria in the poo that might not be pathogenic to THEM but I dont want E. coli O157! I also want to make a slight correction, you WANT oxygen to help fight infection. The anarobic bacteria is the dangerous kind! But I agree that most cows will no need a bandage as the farmer cannot fesibly change it every day (there is a reason he comes with his big equipment after all). Cows have an amazing immune system and as long as they get the pressure off their feet and the infection doesnt go into the bone they will normally heal everything!
I absolutely loved this video bc you have such a talent for educating and taking such good care of the cows. I love your videos. Thank you, Graeme, for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. You are AWESOME!!!!!
When I was younger my uncle was a pig farmer, I used to go there and have my toes nibbled by piglets! Sadly, he’s now retired, and not in good health, but it made me wonder. Do pigs have their trotters/hooves (?) trimmed? Xx P.s love watching you 🩵
Very informative Graeme. I live in a flat in London, so I very rarely see any cows, but I really enjoy seeing your videos and learning so much from you. This was a particularly interesting post and I enjoy saying Perdunculated Coreum. 😂
I grew up surrounded by a farmer family. We helped bale hay and herd cows. But I never knew about the care of their feet and watching your videos are very educational.
I do like how the cows don't look so skinny or filthy on this farm. For as long as I've watched these videos, I always pay attention to how skinny or clean the cows are, and this one looks really nice. You weren't kidding that these cows get phenomenal care.
@@JudyHart1 I did not know this, but I still wonder why. Are they trying to achieve less fatty meat? Edit: Nvm, I get why. Their milk production makes them skinny because they focus on milk rather than fat stores.
Ahahahaha "why" did you leave your patio cushions out in the rain? 😉 Wow, Kevin can inoculate Vitamins!? Thanks for the bandage explanation: the more I know, the more I understand. 😊 As in slurry isn't that harmful because I don't understand how you don't get infections working in muck!
Graeme, you have 2 inquisitive boys, you mean to tell us that the boys would ask something, you'd answer and they'd ask why?, you'd answer, they again ask why?, so on and so forth!!?? 😊❤
Beautiful view! I'm jealous of the grill, too! Those lovely ladies were ready for a pedi!!!! Good job rounding up the herd, Kevin!! And the advice about the gate is true! My daughter's grandma takes care of old work and show horses after they're past their prime and she's been known to yell at someone for not closing the gate right away!
What a beautiful set of cows and a bull of course And thanks for all the explanation 🙂 Ps I'm glad you changed to real coffee 😋 instead of the instant 😖
As I watch you, I think how far Veterinary and hoof care has come since James Herriot (James Wight) was a Vet. Certainly not as back breaking! Those guys must be smiling widely, indeed.
Seeing the three of you working flat out, so impressive. It is always great to hear more about why you do what you do from case to case. Anytime you can share that, only makes it that much more interesting and informative.
My goodness isn’t it so cool to realize that the same simple medications my mom used to treat my scrapes and scratches works today to help those cows. Iodine and aspirin are as great today as they were 60 plus years ago. My dog right now has a torn toenail that he cut so close to the quick it required a trip to the local Vet ER. If I had extra strength Ora Gel for tooth aches to numb the pain so I could clean it up and get some Wonder Dust ( a much cheaper alternative to expensive Quick Clot!) I would have saves $495.00!!! You can bet I am picking up multiple packages of it when I go shopping!! Always keep Ora Gel and Wonder Dust on hand for people and pets!!
Really enjoy your channel and the treatment you give these cows. Thanks for explaining SO much about your processes and reasoning behind what you do and why.👍
Opps! I messaged them and mentioned WHO YOU WERE and that you recommended their coffee, before I got to the part where you said not to mention you haha! I'm in Texas in the USA and I begged them to please let me order and have them ship their coffee to me bc you said it was amazing! I'm waiting on a response & keeping my fingers crossed!
I understand shifting all types of jobs. I’ve been a bread maker, jeweler, engraver, substitute teacher and a math, science and English teacher. Currently doing the best job I’m a stay at home mom. (Still miss teaching and jeweler those were the most fun).
Yup, I’ve worked at a Newspaper office doing customer service in College, in Recreation as a Preschool Teacher/Camp Coordinator/Front Desk Supervisor, Manager of Youth Services, Child & Youth Worker, Cashier at a mini putt course, as a Ranger at 2 golf courses, an Employment Counsellor and now I’m in Vocational Rehabilitation 🤣 I get it 😂
You sure are not adverse to getting manure on your clothing! That early call to action made me cringe. Yeah, I’m a rancher’s daughter but never did any 14 of us deliberately get filthy and stinky! I don’t know who does the laundry but I can surmise that you’ve got a separate laundry area in your shed for those smelly articles, for sure!
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My lovely mom passed away this past Sunday. Graham, watching your videos made her happy. She always spoke of how handsome you were and how the cows wore 'high heels' (blocks). Thank you for doing what you do. You have touched people more than you know ❤
My condolences. ❤
Condolences on your mom's passing. Sounds like she was a vibrant lady! 🌹
My condolences ❤
I'm sorry for your loss. Hugs from an AZ grandma
Your mother sounds so nice, I’m sorry for your loss. In heaven, raw milk can’t hurt you and probably is legal. When she visits in a dream maybe she can confirm that.
As someone who, as a teen, once forgot to close the gate (Well, I was one half of that particular partnerage of forgetfulness), I am to this date still remembering my grandfather getting the call from a neighbour then bolting out of the house to round up the herd because the cows were walking down the road.
Yes. Always. ALWAYS close the gate.
perfect use of the comma
For me and my grandfather it wasn't forgetting to close the gate his cows had a knack for breaking the fence lol
Yeh absolutely a farm basic rule! All kinds of bad things can happen when we forget.
I always try to keep in mind that the animals will 100% notice when something's different (some little detail like a suspiciously loose gate, or an unbolted bolt), because they are there 24 hours day, every day. They know exactly what everything is supposed to look like. So they will know the exact moment when they can do something devious and fun >:D
Best to say, 'leave it as you found it!' rather than always close it, because sometimes a gate is left open for a reason.
I really liked how one of the cows (a pretty brown one) was mooing a lot, and Graeme petted her and talked to her until she was calm. Must be really weird for a cow to have its feet all off the ground for that long all at once and might have shaken her up! She got some pets and a kind voice to reassure her. So sweet!
I always think about this because they look so weird. Like they're flying. I may have made up a little song about spider-cow doing whatever spidercows do.
All the girls having their nails done. 👍 😂
@@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar it must feel strange the first few times they get lifted, or held, in the cradle. 👍 😂
Really looked like she was talking….and had a lot to say…
She was actually stress panting. More likely, she was a younger cow, and it was her first time in the crush, so she was stressed because of that. Building positive associations is important though!
It cracks me up seeing the cows get lifted off their feet. It has to totally blow their cow mind to all of a sudden be "flying."
I used to be in a band called Perdunculated Corium lol
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Wtf hahahaha 😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂 The Cow Hoof Band 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I remember you guys. You had such a moo-ving hit called 'One Way or the Udder'!
When I get around to forming a death metal band, it's going to be called "toe necrosis"
That moment you stopped to pat and comfort that cow, and she responded, was very touching.
I would amend the "close the gate" to "always leave the gate in the position you found it." If someone is trying to bring in a group of cattle and they run into a closed gate they are expecting to be open, the cattle will be highly confused.
Always a problem for those of us that wear our thinking hat when crossing fields etc - Did the farmer leave that gate open for a reason, or did some numbnuts just not bother shutting it?
That's how I was taught
It kinda goes along with…DONT MESS WITH THE BULL!! Not that anyone ever said THAT to me!! * whistles innocently
I own cattle and we don’t have any concrete ground for them yet I hesitate to put in concrete because for 38 years we haven’t needed to do anything with their hooves 🙏✝️ and we observe their walking and needs so I really appreciate watching you as it makes observing and learning what to be looking for in them YOFFW- your old friend from Wisconsin!
Your local climate can make a lot of difference too. You may naturally have perfect cow climate
I grew up in small village in rural Lancashire right next door to a dairy farm, on more occasions that I can remember I woke up at silly time in the morning to our back garden being crowded with runaway cows where the gates had been left open on the farm. I liked it as they were like pets to 8yr old me, my parents not so much when all of their lawn and landscaping was ruined 😂
I cant be the only one who is now loves this song because of how much i binge these videos.
I’m not a farmer. Heck I don’t know much about nothing with farms,tractors,cows etc. but when it comes to you and your business I just enjoy everything and about learning things!😊
I actually like to see the routine trims. It reminds me that the yucky, painful looking hooves are not a typical thing. I am one of the city people watching these videos and am very surprised at how much I am learning. I never knew that there was this much work in having cows. I thought just let them out in the field and bring them in for milking, feeding with an occasional vet visit when injuries happen. So thank you Graham for your videos (even the routine ones) because they are all interesting. BTW love the area where you live, gorgeous place
No matter how many times I listen to the music on your video, I always get sentimental about my dear, sweet husband. After losing him to heart disease in 2009, I still miss him❤
So funny how you say you lived different lives. I think of this often. I’ve had so many stages in my life, so many career changes. I’ve been a secretary, a travel agent an airline representative, a long distance operator, I’ve worked retail and in gas stations. I worked customer service. I settled in on a service dispatcher. I loved it. I was made for the juggling of many engineers and service requests and customers bi miss it so much. Illness took my career away. I love watching your videos. I can see this is where you were meant to be. ❤
My maternal family still have a dairy farm in Co Cork Ireland. When many migrated to the US around 1890-1900, they established a dairy farm in Oakland (CA), one of two in this part of the city. The farm was shuttered in the 1940s as war industry forced new demands on residents. All this is to say I very much appreciate your care of dairy farm bovine as it grants me a selfish connection to my family history. Thx and carry on.👍
There are dairy farms in Oakland??😮
I love this channel its like a bedtime treat for me 😂
Same 😂
Me too!!
And me
👀I live in Cincinnati Ohio and I never knew taking care of cows was so much work. I've learned a lot by watching this channel. Thank you😊
Yeah, as you grow, life throws you many curves! I was a music major in college, joined the USMC as an avionics calibrator on helicopters, then a dog groomer, then a "Kelly Girl", then worked at Rocketdyne/Boeing in the Patents Department. Retired on disability, but still doing what I can: modding for streamers, and a music librarian for a community chorale. Oh, and watching you on TH-cam 😊
FYI - not cow related. I absolutely LOVE the stacked stone fencing! Here in Utah USA, that type of perimeter fencing would cost as much as the house!
Very true. You'd think rock would be cheaper than it is here, but it's so heavy and expensive to move, and it's got a higher demand as putting rocks in means there is less lawn to worry about watering and to don't have to mow it. Sometimes the rocks are structurally necessary as retaining walls as well, putting even more demand on the market.
🙂 It's called dry stone walling commonest in northern England and in Scotland.
@@lynnegee6814 Thank you.
Ohhh my young man that stone wall! We were mobile. My dad an engineer and forever being transferred to oversee building of roads and bridges. Each move meant a different house and I’m telling ya he found shake and so forth in each new place (Canadian Shield) and built a stone wall around the front of each one. He created flower bed enclosures and all. Thing is we moved every couple years so now rural Ontario Canada is dotted with ‘em. I miss my dad. Anyway your stonework ‘round your house triggered a fond memory. Love watching your videos!!
I am from the little island Barbados, i don't have any cows, but watching your videos has given me so much insight into thungs that bulls and cows go through.
I thank you sir
Graham,you know what?? That song at the beginning of each your film is just outstanding....that girl have amazing voice...I just love it🙂🙂🙂
This is a 6 star video⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Beautiful, animals, great trims, , the coffee and your incredible narrative, Graeme, make it so interesting, educational and entertaining💫
Nice music too!
Your comment is so spot-on!! 🙂
Everything he does, there is always a purpose (be it for our entertainment and educational reasons). He is a very good teacher. He knows how to keep us interested.
I remember watching him in the early days. GP found his calling and allowed us to join him in his journey to where he is today.
I liked the Top Gear/Grand Tour style intro
That pedunculate ulcer looks so sore. I am sure you have done a great job to give her relief. 😊👍👍
That view is amazing, I have seen it in person because my grandparents live in Wigtown, about 500 metres away from the Hoof GP. Going to visit again soon, beautiful place.
Lucky you! Tell your grandparents hello from the herd.
Take us all with you! 😂😂😂
Truth be told
Many of us just come here to see how Graeme's day is. Watching the cows trim is a bonus
He could be painting houses or deep sea fishing and we'd follow him.
Graeme personality draws you in
Thank you for being you
Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
My prayers are with white africans. Be careful in your wild lands
Agree love from US as well
Sorry for loss. I've lost both parents. You'll meet again at the end of time. Prayer and blessings to you and family.
You are such a well functioning team.
Yes I'm from small town Iowa USA. I absolutely love the content of your videos man. Thank you for being one of the good guys on social media and promoting animal care correctly.
What an excellent post. Thanks Graeme, Kevin and Craigie Boy ❤❤
You are so brilliant at realising 99% of us in big cities watch you to learn about farming to see where pure our food comes from. I live in Birmingham, luckily on the outskirts. I have a farm literally around the corner but it is arable..no animals.I never knew a single thing about cows, they get milked & bred for meat but that was my limit of knowledge. Everytime I watch your videos I learn something new. Thank you to all the team.
I grew up on a large farm with a lot of cattle and hogs. They're constantly walking in their own manure, when they're in the corrals for the winter. In place where there's heavy snow and cold in the winters, cattle are corralled, fed hay, silage, and often corn. Those are all vegetable products. I'm sorry, I'm tired of all the flack about only grass fed. That's not an issue. We raised meat cattle. Hogs are allowed to wallow in mud and even their own manure because they can't sweat and would die of heat in a hot summer. Just a little FYI for those who don't really know what they are protesting. 😃😃👋👋💖💖
I like the different camera angle. Seeing the faces of the lovely ladies as they get trimmed gave me a good chuckle
Blessings to you and everyone with a caring personality who leaves the world better than they found it, by inches each day
❤ that you comforted and patted the one cow that was stressed and quite vocal 😊
It’s amazing seeing your business grow! I’d never purposely be that close to a cow that often, but you’ve inspired me to grow my art business. I’ve seen you go from a new TH-camr to one of the most popular farm channels on the site. You’re a great boss, father, friend and trimmer; keep inspiring us, keep warming our hearts!
TRUTH! As for you, have positive thoughts about your art. There’s billions of people I’m sure there is enough who will,love your art and find you so do t fret. If god put it in you to desire then you have what it takes to make it happen. Good luck.
❤, I always enjoy your videos and though I don’t have cows, bulls, or even a farm, what you do is interesting. You have a great sense of humor and a great deal of knowledge and in addition I love seeing your wife and children as well as your home. Thank you for sharing.
❤❤❤ all your videos Graeme. They always have me glued to my tablet screen lol. They are so educational, well taped, funny and heartfelt. Thank you for being an Amazing human being and animal lover 🎉🎉🎉. PS ❤ the other fellows too. 😊
I just love watching your videos. Was born and brought up in Ayr. My parents coming from the countryside around where cows were abundant. They weren’t animal minded but I am. You and the team so caring. I also love any scenery you show as I often came down your way for Sunday drives with my parents. From 1980 lived in Bedfordshire so far from hills mountains and more important the sea. Keep doing what you do and make a 63 yes old lady very happy
Damn good explanations! Because of you, I get to feel like I actually know something more than cows are called cows. Thank you, especially for showing your love for cows and caring for them. ❤
Thanks for explaining. I often wondered why spray or bandage. Now explain why using the different types of blocks. I still have a hard time telling the difference between color or bruising, but I’m getting better. And my 8 month old grandson looks watching you and Craiggy Boy with me. 😊
The different blocks are simple actually. The wooden blocks are meant to wear away after a few weeks so it's used on cows that don't have the larger issues that take more time to heal. Wooden is also usually used on cows that aren't going to be rechecked & put in a crush for awhile since leaving a block on too long can end up with new issues. The rubber blocks wear away slowly so they're best for the more serious issues. They won't often wear all the way down, they tend to fall off when the natural shedding happens or they're removed by the farmer or hoof trimmer.
Your explanations are so informing to this “city girl”. Thank you.
Good to see you and Craigy boy and Kev working with those beautiful girls. God bless you all!❤😊
Hello guys, Graeme you are always teaching even when you don’t realise it. This how people get to know what really happens on farm and how the cows are looked after. Keep up the great work and you all take care.👋👋👋👌👌👏👏👏
Fun fact i just recently found out my husband also watches your videos. I feel happy knowing that we finally have something to both watch that we both like. ❤
I am always searching the internet for hoof trimming to see how or who does outstanding work. I have one father son team in Ireland, two in the USA and of course your team in Scotland. Over the last 3 years watching trimming, I must say you explain in detail more about the hoof makeup then anyone else. Thank your for being so informative. I have learned so much and truly enjoy watching your team do your amazing work. I can't wait to see your next videos.👍👏
And you might enjoy Right Choice Shearing and The Sheep Game. Both addictive and they both know Graeme. 😊
Graeme, I haven’t mentioned this in any comments, but you look very professional when your hair is short!
Most intuitive video you have done for a while, excellent stuff keep up the great work 👍
Just want to say I really enjoyed the format of this video, its good to have full explanation in one video. And I appreciate the little comments at the bottom of the video.
Love watching these...and yes...I want to know WHY!!!
Just because of the host ❤❤❤❤❤
When you chided everyone about gates, keeping them closed and properly latched it reminded me of my youth in Saint Boniface which is now a division of Winnipeg, Manitoba's provincial capital in Canada. It had the second largest stock yard in North America at the time (second only to Chicago's) and one summer (1971) a group of us very young lads would go swimming at the nearby Happyland pool. And as adult supervision was at a minimal, we young boys (we were all about 6 to 8 years old)at the pool would decide that we should all go over to the stockyard and play a rousing game of kick the can (we would hide in the corrals with the animals and when we thought that the coast was clear, we would run to the can yelling at the top of our lungs Ollie Ollie Oxenator, yeah I don't know why we yelled that particular phrase) and try to beat the guys who were it to the can. It usually only lasted one round because the cattle men would come running and chase us out of there. We did this for the better part of a week, until one of the boys jumped into a corral with a particular honery bull and he up and over the fence and he landed feet first and broke both legs in several places and gored his leg severely, just missing his main artery in his right leg. The next day most of us were back in the pool when several burly police men and cattle men (who were able to identify all of us) showed up and leadcus into the change room where they berated us for several minutes about how stupid we were and how dangerous it was to be around there. We all had to give our names and addresses and phone numbers. We had to sit there while our parents came to retrieve us and I can safely say that none of us were scared...we were petrified to shaking and crying. Each of our parents had to pay a 12.00 dollar fine (about a day and a half's wages back then) for the overtime that the Cattle men had to put in to sort out all of the cattle and put them back in their proper corrals. I never went back in there again. The following summers I was sent up to my uncle and aunt's farm to work on the farm. Closing gates properly is essential and I never had to be told that by my uncle or aunt!!! Thanks for taking us along on your journey, I always look forward to the next video Graham!!!
Great story, thanks for sharing it. 👍🏼
Although I am a city woman now, I come from a village,
and although I did not grow up on a farm, I had relatives who were (or married) cow and or sheep farmers.
Good nostalgic memories.
Not to forget all the times me and my childhood BFF sneaked into the neighbor's house to pet his cows. 😅
I love the colors of the heifers in the intro gorgeous cows
I've been around cows since I was just a kid.. My Uncle and Aunt had a farm just down the road from my parents.. The experiences I had are invaluable.. They raised Herefords and horses and pigs and chickens.. Much going on at the small farm they had but much was learned too.. Now I'm not a pro at cattle but if one of my friends needs a hand I know enough to get things done.. Farm life is an art and a hard job..
Thank you for all your great videos Brother..
Excellent description about when to use bandages and when not too. It actually applies to people too. Bandages are there to stop bleeding, but if it isn’t bleeding, the wound will benefit from air exposure
A brilliant little timelapse to start off the trimming. Shows just how beautifully you guys work as a team!
Graeme, greetings from extreme toxic wildfire smoke Calgary Alberta. Coffee and opera: My mother sang opera, musical theatre and civic chorus for over 50 years. When She was pregnant with me, she performed her last opera, which was Carmen. I’ve never known a time when I didn’t know or understand various types of music. I have a instrumental my music degree, but I’ve been singing 53 years myself in various groups. I have no intent of ever being a soloist! 😁 most opera or musical theatre are super extroverts. I am not.
It would be an interesting story how a coffee shop entrepreneur became a Hoof Trimmer. I have no cattle but I do enjoy the education you provide. Thanks much!
He did a video about it a long time ago. Very inspiring.
That little bull is so cute. He was very lively. 😂
Can't express how much I enjoy watching you and your team work. Had to laugh at the "why wrap and no-wrap". Some of us are just gits. The music is also awesome.
Hey, I’m not a git!! I’m more of a gobshite!
I know you said most people don’t want to see videos on the “normal” work but, I rather enjoy it. I definitely missed my calling. I’d love that work day.
As a person from New Zealand I have watched your channel for over 3 years now and being brought up with Dairy cows over the past 30 years I have really enjoyed your channel and content I love how you explain the process of what you do and the connection you have with all your viewers keep up this amazing work you do, my family land I look forward to your next Video.
Idk why . Im a mechanic frim ireland who never had any interest in farming or anything of kind but for some reason with rhe last 6 or 7 months im just waiting on a new hgp video daily . I love them watching and learning
Thank you for the longer video and the extended songs in it, it's very relaxing and helps me relax! Love what you're doing for the cows and the "cows" lol😅
Thank you for explaining the bandage situation. As a retired nurse I love learning about everything you do - as appalling as it is to someone, like me, who practiced sterile techniques, etc. I mean, you don’t even wash the hoof off before working on a wound! And you can imagine how appalled I was to see a wound just being sprayed with iodine and let the cow go on her way through the manure and everything else! You’ve been such a great teacher who has helped not just me but other folks eliminate our anxiety about the sterile techniques drilled into our brains. 😅. Of course, cows are cows and humans are human so we’ll keep our sterile techniques for the humans. 😂. Thanks again, Graeme. You rock!
As a veterinarian who has done foot trims (normally when the problem is so severe they have to come in), it honestly drives me up the wall as well. Honestly if hes going to be around the corium like he does digging out ulcers and fracture lines he really needs to scrub the feet first. But for routine stuff its fine (think about filing your nails, it does not need to be sterile). More than anything, Im worried about him aerosolizing all the cow poop and him inhaling it as he has zero respiratory protection. Cows have E.coli and other bacteria in the poo that might not be pathogenic to THEM but I dont want E. coli O157! I also want to make a slight correction, you WANT oxygen to help fight infection. The anarobic bacteria is the dangerous kind! But I agree that most cows will no need a bandage as the farmer cannot fesibly change it every day (there is a reason he comes with his big equipment after all). Cows have an amazing immune system and as long as they get the pressure off their feet and the infection doesnt go into the bone they will normally heal everything!
@@carolbaker2773😊
I absolutely loved this video bc you have such a talent for educating and taking such good care of the cows. I love your videos. Thank you, Graeme, for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. You are AWESOME!!!!!
I'm always awed when I can see through the horn you've carved away. The sharpness of the blades and your delicate touch are amazing.
Hi Graham! Thank you for always answering questions for those of us who don't have any cows (unfortunately). Love this channel :)
When I was younger my uncle was a pig farmer, I used to go there and have my toes nibbled by piglets! Sadly, he’s now retired, and not in good health, but it made me wonder.
Do pigs have their trotters/hooves (?) trimmed? Xx
P.s love watching you 🩵
Very informative Graeme. I live in a flat in London, so I very rarely see any cows, but I really enjoy seeing your videos and learning so much from you. This was a particularly interesting post and I enjoy saying Perdunculated Coreum. 😂
WHY ASK WHY?? CAUSE WE NEED ANSWERS FROM THE HOOF GUY!!
And i love coffe too
That's another channel this is the Hoof GP
I grew up surrounded by a farmer family. We helped bale hay and herd cows. But I never knew about the care of their feet and watching your videos are very educational.
Great video Graeme 👍🏆❤️ and fastenting info 👍 Rules of a farm is "Always Close the Gate Behind You"😉
I do like how the cows don't look so skinny or filthy on this farm. For as long as I've watched these videos, I always pay attention to how skinny or clean the cows are, and this one looks really nice. You weren't kidding that these cows get phenomenal care.
Remember, dairy cows are always skinny, these are dual-purpose cows, dairy and meat, so they’ll carry more weight.
@@JudyHart1 I did not know this, but I still wonder why. Are they trying to achieve less fatty meat?
Edit: Nvm, I get why. Their milk production makes them skinny because they focus on milk rather than fat stores.
I'm in Dumfries dropping my kid for his freshman year, and the weather has indeed been amazing!
Ahahahaha "why" did you leave your patio cushions out in the rain? 😉 Wow, Kevin can inoculate Vitamins!? Thanks for the bandage explanation: the more I know, the more I understand. 😊 As in slurry isn't that harmful because I don't understand how you don't get infections working in muck!
… they’re made of the same material that yacht seating is made from - they dry completely in about 10 minutes 😂
Graeme, you have 2 inquisitive boys, you mean to tell us that the boys would ask something, you'd answer and they'd ask why?, you'd answer, they again ask why?, so on and so forth!!?? 😊❤
Beautiful view! I'm jealous of the grill, too! Those lovely ladies were ready for a pedi!!!! Good job rounding up the herd, Kevin!! And the advice about the gate is true! My daughter's grandma takes care of old work and show horses after they're past their prime and she's been known to yell at someone for not closing the gate right away!
Thank you for explaining the bandaging situation.
Clearly reasons to bandage a cow is different from humans.
I’m glad you explained👍🏼☺️
What a beautiful set of cows and a bull of course
And thanks for all the explanation 🙂
Ps I'm glad you changed to real coffee 😋
instead of the instant 😖
As I watch you, I think how far Veterinary and hoof care has come since James Herriot (James Wight) was a Vet. Certainly not as back breaking! Those guys must be smiling widely, indeed.
Really pretty cows! I really like this breed...So nicely built but a little spunky. Great job as always on the feet and the video!
I think I need my nail lady to look at your work, you're so incredibly gentle with the cattle you treat.
Really enjoyed your video today it was longer I like that. You are a blessing to cows everywhere and to all of us who watch your videos. 😊
Seeing the three of you working flat out, so impressive. It is always great to hear more about why you do what you do from case to case. Anytime you can share that, only makes it that much more interesting and informative.
I enjoy the routine at ffw pace shows how efficient y’all are 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🤠
My goodness isn’t it so cool to realize that the same simple medications my mom used to treat my scrapes and scratches works today to help those cows. Iodine and aspirin are as great today as they were 60 plus years ago. My dog right now has a torn toenail that he cut so close to the quick it required a trip to the local Vet ER. If I had extra strength Ora Gel for tooth aches to numb the pain so I could clean it up and get some Wonder Dust ( a much cheaper alternative to expensive Quick Clot!) I would have saves $495.00!!! You can bet I am picking up multiple packages of it when I go shopping!! Always keep Ora Gel and Wonder Dust on hand for people and pets!!
I just love watching you take such great care of all the cows. Love your videos. Wat h every time you download one. Keep up the great work.
LOVED how you took the time to comfort that one cow who seemed not very happy being in the crush and with the hoof trimming…never lose who you are!!!
Really enjoy your channel and the treatment you give these cows. Thanks for explaining SO much about your processes and reasoning behind what you do and why.👍
This I believe is one of the most educational. Videos ever Thank you, blessings always from California.
Great video Graeme. Very informative and fun ❤
"PERDUNCULATED CORIUM"? Exactly what I was going to say but you were quickest to the punch.
Love your content and passion for your work!❤️
Opps! I messaged them and mentioned WHO YOU WERE and that you recommended their coffee, before I got to the part where you said not to mention you haha! I'm in Texas in the USA and I begged them to please let me order and have them ship their coffee to me bc you said it was amazing! I'm waiting on a response & keeping my fingers crossed!
First.
I just couldn't wait for the post.
Much love from Kenya
Nobody cares if u were first and u weren’t even
@@MrMonkey2150 I guess your name is like your face 😎
@@alphabeticalyoungstarrappk3889 nobody cares
I understand shifting all types of jobs. I’ve been a bread maker, jeweler, engraver, substitute teacher and a math, science and English teacher. Currently doing the best job I’m a stay at home mom. (Still miss teaching and jeweler those were the most fun).
Yup, I’ve worked at a Newspaper office doing customer service in College, in Recreation as a Preschool Teacher/Camp Coordinator/Front Desk Supervisor, Manager of Youth Services, Child & Youth Worker, Cashier at a mini putt course, as a Ranger at 2 golf courses, an Employment Counsellor and now I’m in Vocational Rehabilitation 🤣 I get it 😂
You sure are not adverse to getting manure on your clothing! That early call to action made me cringe. Yeah, I’m a rancher’s daughter but never did any 14 of us deliberately get filthy and stinky! I don’t know who does the laundry but I can surmise that you’ve got a separate laundry area in your shed for those smelly articles, for sure!
Finally! Fresh brewed coffee instead of the instant stir kind! Welcome back Graeme!
Great to have the old intro music back. Cheers from OZ.
I heard Houses on the Hill and immediately popped a bag of popcorn and blanket. The long forms have become part of my evening wind down. Lol.