My grandparents had a small farm, with 10 or 12 cows. I still remember Grandpa "cutting their toenails" with handtools. I was about six years old, when I was watching him, he sent me back to the house, saying something along the lines of "not for a kid's eyes." Afterwards he was all in tears, telling Grandma "He had to put her down." At the time, I didn't know what that meant and nobody answered my questions. Now, 50 years later, I wish I could show him your videos. But then, maybe he's watching from above. Thank you for them.
I know what a bond a dedicated dairy farmer can have with his cows. I feel for your grandfather, bless him. My dad, a construction worker, was hired to pave a driveway at a small dairy farm in a very German settlement in Southern Illinois. As he started to work, up walked a cow who then leisurely lay down in front of him. Dad was a bit taken aback by this. The old farmer just smiled and said, "She's grandma. She goes where she wants." Her milking days were over, and rather than sell her off for slaughter he kept her like a pet. Dad loved animals too, and this story really touched his heart. Bless all those who care for the animals of our world!
@@cathybaldry7822 50 years ago, they didn't have the same knowledge as now. If they didn't know that salicylic acid could be used to treat digital dermatitis, they would never be able to cure a cow with that condition, regardless of how good a trimmer they are. Consider Gracie, cow 812 which has been featured on this channel many times. She was severely ill. The owner put in a lot of money to heal her. He called veterinarians, he called Graeme. He had a full team working on that cow. That's the kind of care a small herd farmer couldn't afford. There are many factors that go into a decision like that. Going directly at the skill of the trimmer is a bit nonsensical considering everything else that comes into play.
@@inflatablewolfie 50 years ago wasn't the dark ages. The knew digital dermatitis was caused by bacteria and they knew antibiotics kill bacteria. And we've had antibiotics for 93 years now.
As I learned in my wound care course, not all wounds are healable due to conditions of health and environment, but wounds can be managed. I'm glad that you are treating her and that you care about her health.
This is not failure. I see active learning paired with determination. When planted together and maintained properly, these are the seeds that grow into success.
This is probably one of the most thoughtful incorrect comment I've ever seen written. This man is a foot trimming Legend. My daughter wants to be a vet and now a foot trimmer
Don’t be to hard on yourself, your doing the best you can, that cows foot is miles better than when you stated with it, be proud of the work you have achieved and all you have done to support and make life for that cow much better in the long run, like the saying goes “Rome wasn’t built in a day”.
"Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow," is attributed to Plato. Perhaps it isn't your methods but the timeline. Instead of a month, weekly or bi-weekly may make the difference. Or if the farmer is able to provide foot baths and isolation from the concrete slurry areas and into an outdoor or straw-lined pen.
This is the strangest rabbit hole TH-cam has ever sent me down. Why do you have so many subs? You deserve them, but, this is a very strange curiosity, that I never knew of, that people seem to share
That's what I was thinking lmao. Like this channel is amazing and the people in the comments all seem lovely but I never knew this was such a big community? Like I found 3 other channels before I got to this one, never knew it was such a genre haha The shit you find late at night
@@user-fk7ec8vu9f it wasn't an interest in the TH-cam community until just recently. A yt channel(idk if it's this one) started posting hoof trimming videos and it blew up and became popular. To dairy farmers it's obviously a common thing but its only just recently been discovered by the youtube community and now it's a sensation.
You didn't fail, you haven't given up on her. You're doing everything you can to help her - that's not failure. Just because you can't win every fight doesn't mean it's a fail, and you're not done fighting. I just think how much worse she'd be without your skills. Keep fighting!
I admire that you show the negative side of things as well as the positive. It shows that you are honest by showing us all aspects of the work you've done.
My husband and I visited Scotland from the US on our honeymoon. We always had hoped to make our lives together and then try to move there with some skills that would make us valuable. Unfortunately, decades later, we have both developed chronic illnesses. We didn't know we had these problems when we began a homestead in northern california and unfortunately our poor health has led to us having to rehome most of our livestock. Watching your videos is bitter sweet because I love to see the bits of Scotland you show, and I loved caring for my animals and I love seeing you give relief to a cow that is in pain. But my heart hurts as I watch because I know I can't ever do this anymore. You are so fortunate to live where you do, and to have the life and skills that you have. Thank you for being kind to animals
I'm glad you did the salicylic acid instead of the clay aging. I feel that both times now with the clay, this particular cow's dermatitis DIDN'T respond to it at all and just got worse whereas it really seemed to improve the most, though still not completely, to the salicylic acid powder...it dried it up the most. I know it can be a bit discouraging when there a step backwards like this,but as you know not every cow can heal perfectly the first time. Patience my friend, I have full confidence in you & this sweet cow that she will heal up on both hooves soon enough. 🤞👍
I noticed something, when you used the paste the first time to kill the dermatitis, there wasnt that big of a difference for healing, when you used the salicylic acid on the 2nd trim you got a lot of improvement healing wise going to the 3rd trim, then on the 3rd trim you used the paste again and it didnt help, maybe it has something to do with the longevity of the paste vs the salicylic acid?? Heres to hoping we get even more improvement this time!!
The acid is the main ingredient in aspirin. It acts in this case as an extremely powerful antibiotic. It basically kills the spirococal bacteria and enhances healing. The magic paste has less of the acid, but has iodine to dry out the wound. This is a dry wound or so it appears.
An emerging pattern i've noticed, it seems salicylic acid performs best on severe cases of digital dermatitis, paste works best on mild cases. I haven't seen enough of the sprays to know how well they work. On the previous attempt, you wrapped the foot in paste rather than salicylic acid. Considering the severity of the digital dermatitis, i compelled to think that the farmer requested you to use paste instead. I'm unsure of why the sudden switch occured.
from what i've seen in his videos the spray seems to do the job with dermatitis. correct me if i'm wrong but i *believe* he's said that the spray is hard to get because it's an antibiotic, and you have to be careful about using antibiotics on livestock (plus i think it's expensive). which is why he may not have gone for it for the first trim
@@malusdraco3793 No the spray is just hella expensive, there's another spray that is prescription only, the stuff he's using is basically the OTC version of that, but again it's helllllaaa expensive and used only in the most severe cases, the prescription spray is blue and the OTC stuff he uses is teal/blue-green. Also, i've never really been impressed with that magic mud stuff he uses, like in theory it should be great, but it always seems to do a second rate job compared to regular Salicylic Acid or Copper Sulfate.
I absolutely love this channel. I've never seen anyone as happy to do a specific job as Gram is. He so loves his job. I work in transfusion medicine for people. I love my job but I don't believe it shows as much as Gram does. My father was a diary farmer 65 years ago. I have no intention of being a farmer but there is something relaxing about watching him work. Keep up the good work and I will keep watching...
Healing such a bad hoof takes a long time. This cow is lucky to have you looking after her hooves. Thanks for going into such detail on what you are doing as you do it. As always a great video.
I’m not a farmer or rancher living in the US in the State of Oklahoma . I’m 63 work at TACOBELL a supervisor . I am thinking of buying land & buying cows for food & milk . So all I have watched here it’s addicting , I never knew this was even needed , thank you for being amazing .
Failure is such a harsh word....... You've done all you can do and that you're allowed to. Maybe the next time you see this cow a vet will be there if the DD is still in the hoof? The cow has made some major improvements from what her hoof looked like when you first got to it. Gotta take some credit for that, mate!
The queens of the farm are cared for by the best! Thank you for keeping their feet healthy so they can maintain their level of milk production, you're the best
watching these videos makes me want to sell all my belongings move to Ireland and start my own hoof trimming company. looks like such soothing and relaxing work. also Ireland looks beautiful
It is very uplifting knowing how much you care about each and every cow you trim. I could hear the emotion in your voice when you were talking about building the wall and someone takes a brick. She's in the best hands she could be in. Thank you for doing all you can and for being such a caring wonderful human being.
I’m a Vet Tech student, (I think we’re called Vet Nurses over there) and I really enjoy your videos and find the medical ones useful. I’m going to be learning about cows next semester and your videos give me so much knowledge on their feet! Thank you!
Recently watched another hoof trimmer (won’t say who) and well I love your enthusiasm for taking care of these bovine beauties. Keep of the great work Graham
We all know that some story's are sad after learning about Neptune yesterday from Tom Pemberton, we'll all miss Neptune, you always do the best you can and it's great that you seem have more success than sad news with these creatures and we appreciate what you do and sharing it with us and I'm sure all the cows and bull appreciate everything you do to fix them up and make them more comfortable
Don't beat yourself up too much! I remember you had a very similar point like this with Gracie where you felt like you failed her. And she got better! Just keep doing what you're doing! Minor setbacks happen, all we can do is our best, and keep pushing on. We have faith in you!
No one would ever call this an L. You are doing your best. You aren't qualified for surgery so all you can do is ultimately surface level treatment and that usually is enough. However in more extreme cases, vets are needed. You genuinely care for these cows and bulls. That is why you do what you do.
This really was a huge improvement from the first trim and you are doing the best you can! Try not to be so hard on yourself! What did you do to get a burst ear drum? Sounds very painful! Hope you feel better soon!
I stumbled across these videos on Facebook somehow and now it's literally part of my morning and nightly routine to watch a video or two before I go to work or to bed. I never thought I'd care so much about cow hooves or how a cow is doing after being trimmed (I love updates!). Let alone being able to spot loose horn, digital dermititis, a crack in the white line, sole ulcers, etc etc AND find a hoof trim satisfying. It almost (not that much) makes me want to go work on a dairy farm. Thanks Graeme for your videos and sharing with all of us! 😁
You can please some of the cows all of the time, you can please all of the cows some of the time, but you can’t please all of the cows all of the time” You, Graeme, has a very high pleasing- rate when you work. Focus on that. Some humans have a hard time to see the good they do, to feel proud of themselves, to pat themselves on the shoulder and appreciate what they have accomplished. You, Graeme, I think feel the need for others, to tell you that you do a fantastic job on the wellbeing of the worlds cows! So here it goes: You are spending your time around cows and you seek information and knowledge about how to improve yours (and others!) success to make a better life for cows. Good on you!! You care and you try hard! Understand how much good you do, do not let yourself down. If not for you, for the cows, they need you❤ As you said, the cow, you and the farmer, even the weather needs to work together to make a cow feet heal, it isn't just you involved. Even the world of virus and bacteria needs to work with you. That ain't easy, dude:) Shit happens:/ Let's hope there won't be a mutation in Digital Dermatitis to make it immune to the common cure that works most often today. Evolution sucks in so many ways, especially when we know how it works, mostly, but we are still living WAY over the limit of the earths maximum of everything:/ No solution to solve the issue. Sucks that too. In my head it all comes down to one major thing in the end: It should NOT be 500 cows on the same piece of land, nor sheep, people or anything. This makes the bad stuff flourish (wrong word? Sorry. Swedish here, trying my best🎯). And to go against nature is not easy. If the animals and people on earth could have the space they need to not evolve and spread so much sickness, that would be great, but we are too many, demand too much food, water and other stuff. The earth/soil can only provide a certain amount of healthy living for a number of living animals/humans per square mile. Depressing fact, but humans live over the earths recourses, every second, minute, hour, day, week, months, year, decades.... And Graeme, you are doing your very best to make it work, for your family, others family and the rest of the bunch living on this earth. No one ever said it is going to be easy:) Hang in there, love your videos, they make me HAPPY💟💦🐾🏡🌞🌟 You make a difference. I love dairy ❤ Warm greetings, H Lj
Gram I’ve been watching your channel for 3 months now and have learned quite a bit just from you. Have to say your upbeat work ethic and positive attitude is great , I know you have said in other videos as this one we can’t heal them all but keep them comfortable while there . Keep up the great work and don’t let it get you down
Regardless of whether or not she's healed, just taking the weight off the diseased claw has got to make her feel better. How did you burst your eardrum?
Considering taking the class. I don’t have cows, just found your videos by mistake one day. It’s so fascinating. I do like education. I think I’ve watched hours upon hours of cow feet. Keep up the hard work.
My family has a farm full of cows but never even thought of trimming their hooves. I do want to say I love how much you care for the animals though. It’s so heartwarming.
One of the things I love is every cow approaching the crush with the mindset that they are going to be the one who runs straight through without being caught and then their resigned face of “not this time”
I dunno how I ended up here. But I love it. I'm not a farmer, and I'm nowhere NEAR Scotland, but I can't stop watching. I love animals and this is all very fascinating to me. I guess, cheers from Ames, Iowa -- farming capital of the world!
Bless her. Could it be that some cows just have a better immune system or health ? You are definitely caring and helping this cow. You are the Best chance this cow has, and she is more comfortable. What a blessing. No failure on your part.
Thank you for showing “the glint in the cow’s eye’. Also, is there a disinfectant for the grinder that could cut down the huge bacterial/viral load transferred form one hoof to the next?
I was wondering a similar question: Do you keep your knives into a sterilizing solution while using the grinder? Also, I was wondering if more frequent reapplications of the various treatments (salicylic acid, embryonic paste, & /sprays) would help in the really tough cases? I was glad to see you do double duty at the end here, so maybe my latter question is moot.
Thank you for the upload, I’m sad for her hooves. I’m sure Graham with your touch, she will get better. Now your eardrum must heal. Take care, keep family and doggies safe and happy.
Still have all my fingers crossed for this lady even if its not looking good. Poor girl at least shes in the good hands of people who genuinely care for her comfort and wellbeing
I love the way he really acres for the cows. He was pretty happy and upbeat the whole video, until 7:33, when he sees how bad the hoof is, and that the efforts before have not fixed it, and there is a visual change in his demeanor. Very cool, having someone care for these animals in this way.
I hope this sweet girl had the best possible outcome. You have a big heart and truly care about each and every cow you deal with. May the wind be always at your back.
I used to work on a farm every Easter and summer whilst as a child to late teenage years and this channel takes me back to those wonderful enjoyable years so Thank you
Me watching hoof GP: nail tears a little. Deploys nail Dremel to file down Hubby rubs my arm: “got some hoofs to trim Me: “ yeah…got a crack in the white line” We laugh. 😂😂
Loving watching all the efforts put in. Shows all the care involved. Drove cross a bunch of cows today and I was looking at their feet rather than them to see if I could see anything! I know nothing…. Lol
Legit question here: This particular, poor girl is gone through so many months of this. It's great that you're treating and managing, but is there a point where you need to take a step back and tell the owner "It's Vet time."?? If so, when is that? I've never seen you address that. I'm now curious.
Please don’t be hard on yourself! The love and care you give to your cows is so admirable. They are very lucky to have someone with a heart as big as yours! 💗
As someone with less experience than probably every single other person here, wasn't the dermatitis on way more flesh in the beginning? Haven't you killed a huge portion of it? Sure there is still some, but isn't it like you building a wall versus 100 brick stealers to now only about a dozen brick stealers?
That would be the logical outcome, yes. However the bacteria that cause the digital dermatitis are likely burrowed deep into the flesh part of the hoof. They're tricky to get rid of as their cell walls stop them being detected by the cow's immune system. So, even if it is all cut away, it will come back, unless treated properly. Digital dermatitis is also highly infectious, and can be picked up repeatedly off of the floor where other infected cows are walking. In the worst cases, the hoof goes necrotic (dies), and the solid part of the hoof actually detaches from the flesh area. The holes you see aren't just the source of the wound, they are caused by the bacteria. So, best way to treat it is cutting off the affected areas, application of certain caustic powder that can destroy the cell's boundary that protect them, then when possible let the open air into it, as the cells are killed by oxygen. That, and extra farm hygiene, foot baths at least twice daily, and extra attention paid to hoof cleaning. Plus, the hoof is growing all the time, like our nails. It grows badly or crookedly into more lesions or ulcers , as it cannot repair the dermatitis. So, Graeme could cut it all away, but without the owners taking extra steps, it is most likely to just come back. But it is notoriously hard to get rid of, and you can do all the right things with your livestock, but it is still a problem. The way it grows causes more damage, until it is seen to, and the right bits are cut off. But it is just as, if not more likely to grow back wrong again, if the nail bed is damaged. Add to that, the cow will be walking irregularly, and putting extra pressure on the wrong claw, thus making it worse.
I live in NC, and I am a healthcare provider. This barely has anything to do with any of my professional skills, minus the medical aspect, and I love watching these videos. They’re comfy, and I love to see progress.
This isn't an easy fix, but you are still headed in the right direction. It's just going to take longer than you expected, or hoped. Keep up the good work. You'll get there eventually. Or just consider it job security. LOL
I think you do an amazing job I am the last person anyone would think that watches your channel but I am addicted and always check for new videos thanks for the wonderful work you do
Her hoof looks way better than in the beginning, you have done an amazing job trying to get this beautiful girl to heal up. God's blessings to you and your beautiful family
its been almost 2 years, i am onto my 4th surgery. my doc knows how you feel and i know how the cow feels. after that long? the cow has adjusted. its just going to be a lifetime issue. not your fault mate.
Thanks for this Nitty Gritty video Graeme. It gives me an insight about the trial and tribulations of bovine hoof trimming. Thanks to Craig’s boy too. Have a Happy Christmas and all the best for a great New Year with your Fam Nd friends!❤️👍🏼
Graeme I've been watching your videos for almost a year now and have seen just about all of them, and I think its the magical paste that's failing you, not your trim and quality of care, or the cows ability to heal. I would bet if you used salicyclic acid after the 1st visit instead of the paste, you'd be where you were thinking you'd be with this old girl. I know I've watched at least a half dozen videos where the paste was used 1st and on the 2nd visit not much improved, and then you used the acid. But this is just some novices observation from watching, I have no knowledge or experience with cows or caring for them.
i agree. i watch other trimmers who exclusively and religiously use chlorhexedine to clean the hoof throughout, but also use salicylic acid straight on and that’s it, and their results are always amazing in short time
I was going to say the same thing. 1st trim = magical paste=no better. 2nd trim= salicylic acid=great improvement. 3rd trim spray AND we shall see! Seems as though the salicylic acid is the stuff to use for digital dermatitis!
Just found your channel! Living here in the central valley CA I am surrounded by dairy and beef cattle. Bovine care is pretty big here. Learning more with each video which is great! Happy Cows make the best milk! We have a ton of high school students learning agriculture who will benefit so much from these videos.
It’s too bad there doesn’t seem to be a hoof boot for cows like there is for horses that would keep the medication on it longer and also keep it cleaner and dry.
Farmer: So, how is my cow doing? Doc: It's fine. Farmer: Oh thank you so much for your help! Doc: No problem, sir! Would you like it with fries or potatos?
I think you hit the right spot with your Channel, only a few of your subscribers are hoof trimmers but I dont know why but a lot of people are interested in your videos included myself
I don’t get it… all these bloody, ulcered, abscessed, sickly, stressed out cows feet… and we’re eating their meat. This is an eye-opener on what type of conditions they’re under and what we’re really ingesting into our systems after all…
He's said many times that on most farms, only a few out of hundreds of cows have hoof problems. He just doesn't show many of those because they're boring compared to the fix-up videos (and, he still wants to help farmers learn how to handle problem hooves). I will also note that most of the cows he shows are dairy cows instead of for beef, so they tend to be older.
You ask your subscribers for their stories. Here is mine. I grew up on a dairy in Valentine, Nebraska. We had Holsteins, beef cattle, horses, pure bred Hampshire hogs, and assorted poultry. I always thought I would grow up to be a veterinarian. Well now I am now a neurosurgical postoperative nurse. What do I enjoy?-I enjoy seeing the dairies and cattle operations in other countries. Some things are the same no matter where the dairy is located. What would I like to see?- I have always wanted to visit Scotland. Hearing you, Craig, and others speak is like listening to calm, soothing “music”. I would like to see more of the farmers and those working with the cattle. The scenery is amazingly beautiful. Questions I have: 1. Does the vibration of the grinder “tickle” the cattle’s feet? 2. You focus on cattle but do you trim goats hooves too? 3. How is your dog feeling? Steve looks healthy and lively.
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I’m not a farmer , not going to be a farmer , there’s no farms around me … I’m an architect living in Qatar that is addicted to your channel 😂
Greetings from another architect living on the other side of the globe!! I wish your day is going on well! ( p.s. I am also addicted 😅)
Aren't there camels in Qatar?
@@moorek1967 there’s camels belong to The rich Qatari citizens not residents 😂
@@blusagi5080 nice to meet you hahah i watch these videos every day before sleep 🥲
@@Labeeba2011 Same! I love the before and after 🙊 Hope you have a great day, wish you all the best! 💖
My grandparents had a small farm, with 10 or 12 cows. I still remember Grandpa "cutting their toenails" with handtools.
I was about six years old, when I was watching him, he sent me back to the house, saying something along the lines of "not for a kid's eyes." Afterwards he was all in tears, telling Grandma "He had to put her down." At the time, I didn't know what that meant and nobody answered my questions.
Now, 50 years later, I wish I could show him your videos.
But then, maybe he's watching from above.
Thank you for them.
I know what a bond a dedicated dairy farmer can have with his cows. I feel for your grandfather, bless him. My dad, a construction worker, was hired to pave a driveway at a small dairy farm in a very German settlement in Southern Illinois. As he started to work, up walked a cow who then leisurely lay down in front of him. Dad was a bit taken aback by this. The old farmer just smiled and said, "She's grandma. She goes where she wants." Her milking days were over, and rather than sell her off for slaughter he kept her like a pet. Dad loved animals too, and this story really touched his heart. Bless all those who care for the animals of our world!
I think maybe grandpa may not have been the greatest at it
@@cathybaldry7822- Or he was very good, but the cow was never going to recover or would be in constant pain.
@@cathybaldry7822 50 years ago, they didn't have the same knowledge as now. If they didn't know that salicylic acid could be used to treat digital dermatitis, they would never be able to cure a cow with that condition, regardless of how good a trimmer they are.
Consider Gracie, cow 812 which has been featured on this channel many times. She was severely ill. The owner put in a lot of money to heal her. He called veterinarians, he called Graeme. He had a full team working on that cow. That's the kind of care a small herd farmer couldn't afford.
There are many factors that go into a decision like that. Going directly at the skill of the trimmer is a bit nonsensical considering everything else that comes into play.
@@inflatablewolfie 50 years ago wasn't the dark ages. The knew digital dermatitis was caused by bacteria and they knew antibiotics kill bacteria. And we've had antibiotics for 93 years now.
Hi from Australia. Just wanted to say don't feel too down remember Gracie. We never thought she would heal either. I have faith you will get there.
I’m from Australia to and I can’t stop watching this guy now I know what a white line is and digital germantitas 🤣🤣
Hahaha, I'm from Australia as well. ACAP
I’m also from Aus lol been watching his channel for a year or so, my son loves it too
I guess lockdown got us all watching this guy😂 I
@@billydamme4995 dermatitis*
She is walking a lot better even with the dermatitis backslide.Thank goodness they have you and your team on the job.
Absolutely... Greetings to you
As I learned in my wound care course, not all wounds are healable due to conditions of health and environment, but wounds can be managed. I'm glad that you are treating her and that you care about her health.
This is not failure.
I see active learning paired with determination.
When planted together and maintained properly, these are the seeds that grow into success.
👏🏽 Exactly the comment I’d expect from a channel with your name. Totally agree 🌻
This is probably one of the most thoughtful incorrect comment I've ever seen written. This man is a foot trimming Legend. My daughter wants to be a vet and now a foot trimmer
Put that on a t-shirt. 👕
@@southernsoul152 💗
@@jonthornton8758 I'm trying to understand your comment. Will you help me?
As a nurse for 40 years I can say with confidence that things don’t always go like you would like them to. You do your best. That’s all you can do.
Don’t be to hard on yourself, your doing the best you can, that cows foot is miles better than when you stated with it, be proud of the work you have achieved and all you have done to support and make life for that cow much better in the long run, like the saying goes “Rome wasn’t built in a day”.
"Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow," is attributed to Plato. Perhaps it isn't your methods but the timeline. Instead of a month, weekly or bi-weekly may make the difference. Or if the farmer is able to provide foot baths and isolation from the concrete slurry areas and into an outdoor or straw-lined pen.
Yasss I agree!! And Maybe start seeing her every 2 weeks and hopefully kill the dermatitis!!
This is the strangest rabbit hole TH-cam has ever sent me down.
Why do you have so many subs?
You deserve them, but, this is a very strange curiosity, that I never knew of, that people seem to share
That's what I was thinking lmao. Like this channel is amazing and the people in the comments all seem lovely but I never knew this was such a big community? Like I found 3 other channels before I got to this one, never knew it was such a genre haha
The shit you find late at night
Cows are cool
Believe it or not, just watching is therapeutic for a lot of us.
He also shows beautiful scotland in his videos. He just a kind ,caring person that everyone likes, and trusts. I would want him to work on my cattle.
@@user-fk7ec8vu9f it wasn't an interest in the TH-cam community until just recently. A yt channel(idk if it's this one) started posting hoof trimming videos and it blew up and became popular. To dairy farmers it's obviously a common thing but its only just recently been discovered by the youtube community and now it's a sensation.
You didn't fail, you haven't given up on her. You're doing everything you can to help her - that's not failure. Just because you can't win every fight doesn't mean it's a fail, and you're not done fighting. I just think how much worse she'd be without your skills. Keep fighting!
I m a Special Education teacher in Atlanta GA, and now I want to be a female hoof trimmer. Smiles...watch everyday
I admire that you show the negative side of things as well as the positive. It shows that you are honest by showing us all aspects of the work you've done.
My husband and I visited Scotland from the US on our honeymoon. We always had hoped to make our lives together and then try to move there with some skills that would make us valuable. Unfortunately, decades later, we have both developed chronic illnesses. We didn't know we had these problems when we began a homestead in northern california and unfortunately our poor health has led to us having to rehome most of our livestock. Watching your videos is bitter sweet because I love to see the bits of Scotland you show, and I loved caring for my animals and I love seeing you give relief to a cow that is in pain. But my heart hurts as I watch because I know I can't ever do this anymore. You are so fortunate to live where you do, and to have the life and skills that you have. Thank you for being kind to animals
I'm still amazed at the level of precision you operate at with that knife.
It's like a scalpel!!!
Poor girl. I know she’s been hurting for a long time. I feel confident that you’ll get her fixed up
I'm glad you did the salicylic acid instead of the clay aging. I feel that both times now with the clay, this particular cow's dermatitis DIDN'T respond to it at all and just got worse whereas it really seemed to improve the most, though still not completely, to the salicylic acid powder...it dried it up the most. I know it can be a bit discouraging when there a step backwards like this,but as you know not every cow can heal perfectly the first time. Patience my friend, I have full confidence in you & this sweet cow that she will heal up on both hooves soon enough. 🤞👍
oh you are a reaaaaal expert!!!!!
My heart nearly stopped when I saw just how easily that hoof horn came off at 4:00
I noticed something, when you used the paste the first time to kill the dermatitis, there wasnt that big of a difference for healing, when you used the salicylic acid on the 2nd trim you got a lot of improvement healing wise going to the 3rd trim, then on the 3rd trim you used the paste again and it didnt help, maybe it has something to do with the longevity of the paste vs the salicylic acid?? Heres to hoping we get even more improvement this time!!
I was thinking the same thing
The acid is the main ingredient in aspirin. It acts in this case as an extremely powerful antibiotic. It basically kills the spirococal bacteria and enhances healing. The magic paste has less of the acid, but has iodine to dry out the wound. This is a dry wound or so it appears.
I love how much care you take with these ladies. It's easy to tell how much you care.
She is walking a lot better even with the dermatitis backslide. Thank goodness
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I don't consider anything you've done (that I've seen) a failure. Às long as you're still trying and there's still hope you haven't failed.
An emerging pattern i've noticed, it seems salicylic acid performs best on severe cases of digital dermatitis, paste works best on mild cases. I haven't seen enough of the sprays to know how well they work.
On the previous attempt, you wrapped the foot in paste rather than salicylic acid. Considering the severity of the digital dermatitis, i compelled to think that the farmer requested you to use paste instead. I'm unsure of why the sudden switch occured.
Very much agreed! Salicylic acid is widely used with great results by many hoof trimmers
Used paste on the first trim, salicylic on the second.
from what i've seen in his videos the spray seems to do the job with dermatitis. correct me if i'm wrong but i *believe* he's said that the spray is hard to get because it's an antibiotic, and you have to be careful about using antibiotics on livestock (plus i think it's expensive). which is why he may not have gone for it for the first trim
I was gonna say the same about salicylic acid. The paste is good for little stuff. It seems like the salicylic acid is the good stuff
@@malusdraco3793 No the spray is just hella expensive, there's another spray that is prescription only, the stuff he's using is basically the OTC version of that, but again it's helllllaaa expensive and used only in the most severe cases, the prescription spray is blue and the OTC stuff he uses is teal/blue-green. Also, i've never really been impressed with that magic mud stuff he uses, like in theory it should be great, but it always seems to do a second rate job compared to regular Salicylic Acid or Copper Sulfate.
I absolutely love this channel. I've never seen anyone as happy to do a specific job as Gram is. He so loves his job. I work in transfusion medicine for people. I love my job but I don't believe it shows as much as Gram does. My father was a diary farmer 65 years ago. I have no intention of being a farmer but there is something relaxing about watching him work. Keep up the good work and I will keep watching...
Healing such a bad hoof takes a long time. This cow is lucky to have you looking after her hooves. Thanks for going into such detail on what you are doing as you do it. As always a great video.
She is walking a lot better even with the dermatitis backslide. Thank goodness
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Evening. I am a normal housewife. But I just love watching you uploads. The care you have for each cow is wonderful to see. Night night x
I’m not a farmer or rancher living in the US in the State of Oklahoma . I’m 63 work at TACOBELL a supervisor . I am thinking of buying land & buying cows for food & milk . So all I have watched here it’s addicting , I never knew this was even needed , thank you for being amazing .
I have faith in your persistence Graeme!! She is just stubborn and her body will catch up. Have a lovely week! ♥️🐄♥️
She is walking a lot better even with the dermatitis backslide. Thank goodness
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Failure is such a harsh word.......
You've done all you can do and that you're allowed to. Maybe the next time you see this cow a vet will be there if the DD is still in the hoof? The cow has made some major improvements from what her hoof looked like when you first got to it. Gotta take some credit for that, mate!
I watched other hoof trimmers but they’re not the same-
His voice is so calming with the accent and just over all
The queens of the farm are cared for by the best! Thank you for keeping their feet healthy so they can maintain their level of milk production, you're the best
She is walking a lot better even with the dermatitis backslide. Thank goodness
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@@joshwhittier8669 thank you and good day to you as well 👋
@@janniebee5509 You are welcome. Good day from California and you?
@@joshwhittier8669 West Michigan near Lake Michigan
@@janniebee5509 Oh good. How is the pandemic situation over there lately?
You are the best. It’s obvious you care and are very concerned with the health of the cows you see and treat. Makes me happy for the poor cow.
She is walking a lot better even with the dermatitis backslide. Thank goodness
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You should make a playlist of this cows videos, it would be really nice to see them back to back.
I love how involved the channel has made everyone with all these cows, and seeing the updates is always great when you have seen the previous trim
watching these videos makes me want to sell all my belongings move to Ireland and start my own hoof trimming company. looks like such soothing and relaxing work. also Ireland looks beautiful
Scotland
It is very uplifting knowing how much you care about each and every cow you trim. I could hear the emotion in your voice when you were talking about building the wall and someone takes a brick. She's in the best hands she could be in. Thank you for doing all you can and for being such a caring wonderful human being.
I’m a Vet Tech student, (I think we’re called Vet Nurses over there) and I really enjoy your videos and find the medical ones useful. I’m going to be learning about cows next semester and your videos give me so much knowledge on their feet! Thank you!
hows she doing? im emotionally invested in this cows well being, youre doing a great job.
Recently watched another hoof trimmer (won’t say who) and well I love your enthusiasm for taking care of these bovine beauties. Keep of the great work Graham
We all know that some story's are sad after learning about Neptune yesterday from Tom Pemberton, we'll all miss Neptune, you always do the best you can and it's great that you seem have more success than sad news with these creatures and we appreciate what you do and sharing it with us and I'm sure all the cows and bull appreciate everything you do to fix them up and make them more comfortable
Don't beat yourself up too much! I remember you had a very similar point like this with Gracie where you felt like you failed her. And she got better! Just keep doing what you're doing! Minor setbacks happen, all we can do is our best, and keep pushing on. We have faith in you!
No one would ever call this an L. You are doing your best. You aren't qualified for surgery so all you can do is ultimately surface level treatment and that usually is enough. However in more extreme cases, vets are needed. You genuinely care for these cows and bulls. That is why you do what you do.
I find I always feel such relief after Hoof GP has done a trim, and I walk better as well. Addicted much to these videos. Hi from NZ Mr Hoof Dr.
Huge respect for you keep up the great work you do thank you for the lovely videos
She'll get better! I have faith the cow is comfortable and grateful for the work you put in.
This really was a huge improvement from the first trim and you are doing the best you can! Try not to be so hard on yourself! What did you do to get a burst ear drum? Sounds very painful! Hope you feel better soon!
She is walking a lot better even with the dermatitis backslide. Thank goodness
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I stumbled across these videos on Facebook somehow and now it's literally part of my morning and nightly routine to watch a video or two before I go to work or to bed.
I never thought I'd care so much about cow hooves or how a cow is doing after being trimmed (I love updates!). Let alone being able to spot loose horn, digital dermititis, a crack in the white line, sole ulcers, etc etc AND find a hoof trim satisfying. It almost (not that much) makes me want to go work on a dairy farm.
Thanks Graeme for your videos and sharing with all of us! 😁
You can please some of the cows all of the time, you can please all of the cows some of the time, but you can’t please all of the cows all of the time”
You, Graeme, has a very high pleasing- rate when you work. Focus on that.
Some humans have a hard time to see the good they do, to feel proud of themselves, to pat themselves on the shoulder and appreciate what they have accomplished.
You, Graeme, I think feel the need for others, to tell you that you do a fantastic job on the wellbeing of the worlds cows!
So here it goes:
You are spending your time around cows and you seek information and knowledge about how to improve yours (and others!) success to make a better life for cows. Good on you!!
You care and you try hard!
Understand how much good you do, do not let yourself down. If not for you, for the cows, they need you❤
As you said, the cow, you and the farmer, even the weather needs to work together to make a cow feet heal, it isn't just you involved. Even the world of virus and bacteria needs to work with you. That ain't easy, dude:)
Shit happens:/
Let's hope there won't be a mutation in Digital Dermatitis to make it immune to the common cure that works most often today. Evolution sucks in so many ways, especially when we know how it works, mostly, but we are still living WAY over the limit of the earths maximum of everything:/
No solution to solve the issue. Sucks that too.
In my head it all comes down to one major thing in the end:
It should NOT be 500 cows on the same piece of land, nor sheep, people or anything.
This makes the bad stuff flourish (wrong word? Sorry. Swedish here, trying my best🎯). And to go against nature is not easy.
If the animals and people on earth could have the space they need to not evolve and spread so much sickness, that would be great, but we are too many, demand too much food, water and other stuff.
The earth/soil can only provide a certain amount of healthy living for a number of living animals/humans per square mile.
Depressing fact, but humans live over the earths recourses, every second, minute, hour, day, week, months, year, decades....
And Graeme, you are doing your very best to make it work, for your family, others family and the rest of the bunch living on this earth. No one ever said it is going to be easy:)
Hang in there, love your videos, they make me HAPPY💟💦🐾🏡🌞🌟
You make a difference.
I love dairy ❤
Warm greetings,
H Lj
Gram I’ve been watching your channel for 3 months now and have learned quite a bit just from you. Have to say your upbeat work ethic and positive attitude is great , I know you have said in other videos as this one we can’t heal them all but keep them comfortable while there . Keep up the great work and don’t let it get you down
Regardless of whether or not she's healed, just taking the weight off the diseased claw has got to make her feel better.
How did you burst your eardrum?
Considering taking the class. I don’t have cows, just found your videos by mistake one day. It’s so fascinating. I do like education. I think I’ve watched hours upon hours of cow feet. Keep up the hard work.
Amazing job, sir! I'm from brazil and I have never seen such precision in carrying out this activity, may the Lord God bless you immensely!
Sycophant
Love how much you genuinely care about all the cows… it’s shows in every video!
Thank you for helping cows they deserve to be treated like royals because they are very important!
She is walking a lot better even with the dermatitis backslide. Thank goodness
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My family has a farm full of cows but never even thought of trimming their hooves.
I do want to say I love how much you care for the animals though. It’s so heartwarming.
One of the things I love is every cow approaching the crush with the mindset that they are going to be the one who runs straight through without being caught and then their resigned face of “not this time”
lol, yes! 😆
I dunno how I ended up here. But I love it. I'm not a farmer, and I'm nowhere NEAR Scotland, but I can't stop watching. I love animals and this is all very fascinating to me. I guess, cheers from Ames, Iowa -- farming capital of the world!
That foot does look way better then it did in either of the other videos! Hopefully next time you will find a healed hoof!
This is super impressive! I did not even know that cow's hooves needed trims or special care, but this seems like such an important job!
I have a question!
Have you ever come across a cow with abscesses on both claws of one foot? If so, what do you do for them?
Bless her. Could it be that some cows just have a better immune system or health ? You are definitely caring and helping this cow. You are the Best chance this cow has, and she is more comfortable. What a blessing. No failure on your part.
Thank you for showing “the glint in the cow’s eye’. Also, is there a disinfectant for the grinder that could cut down the huge bacterial/viral load transferred form one hoof to the next?
I was wondering a similar question: Do you keep your knives into a sterilizing solution while using the grinder? Also, I was wondering if more frequent reapplications of the various treatments (salicylic acid, embryonic paste, & /sprays) would help in the really tough cases? I was glad to see you do double duty at the end here, so maybe my latter question is moot.
They disinfect/change the grinder disks between each cow. They just don't show it on camera
I’m a paralegal in a law firm. I live in a rural area of California and have no reason to watch this other than the joy watching it brings me. ☺️
Hoof gp: “And this is why we always check the back feet.”
Me: Looks fine to me.
Hoof gp: uncovers a massive problem.
Me: 😳😬
Thank you for the upload, I’m sad for her hooves. I’m sure Graham with your touch, she will get better. Now your eardrum must heal. Take care, keep family and doggies safe and happy.
Still have all my fingers crossed for this lady even if its not looking good. Poor girl at least shes in the good hands of people who genuinely care for her comfort and wellbeing
I love the way he really acres for the cows. He was pretty happy and upbeat the whole video, until 7:33, when he sees how bad the hoof is, and that the efforts before have not fixed it, and there is a visual change in his demeanor. Very cool, having someone care for these animals in this way.
Who else watches these before going to bed ? :)
Me 😂
I hope this sweet girl had the best possible outcome. You have a big heart and truly care about each and every cow you deal with. May the wind be always at your back.
The poor girl, here's praying that next time you see her she'll be doing much better.
She is walking a lot better even with the dermatitis backslide. Thank goodness
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I used to work on a farm every Easter and summer whilst as a child to late teenage years and this channel takes me back to those wonderful enjoyable years so Thank you
Me watching hoof GP: nail tears a little. Deploys nail Dremel to file down
Hubby rubs my arm: “got some hoofs to trim
Me: “ yeah…got a crack in the white line”
We laugh. 😂😂
I'm not a farmer but I appreciate your videos very much. I absolutely enjoy them to the fullest bc I'm learning such valuable information.
Hey Graham - I’m curious. Why don’t you just use salicylic acid on everything? It seems like it does a better job than the magical paste.
More drying, harder to get into place (the paste can be pressed in where the acid is loose and dusty).
Loving watching all the efforts put in. Shows all the care involved. Drove cross a bunch of cows today and I was looking at their feet rather than them to see if I could see anything! I know nothing…. Lol
Hahaha. That is funny
Legit question here: This particular, poor girl is gone through so many months of this. It's great that you're treating and managing, but is there a point where you need to take a step back and tell the owner "It's Vet time."?? If so, when is that? I've never seen you address that. I'm now curious.
Each case may be different. And it's ultimately up to the owners to call the vet or the knacker.
I was wondering the same thing. My first thought was pairing Graeme's care with some antibiotics. Attack from the front and back, so to speak.
The videos on his neighbor's bull Lancelot is an excellent example of a hoof trimmer, vet, and farmer collaborating to heal a foot
Please don’t be hard on yourself! The love and care you give to your cows is so admirable. They are very lucky to have someone with a heart as big as yours! 💗
As someone with less experience than probably every single other person here, wasn't the dermatitis on way more flesh in the beginning? Haven't you killed a huge portion of it? Sure there is still some, but isn't it like you building a wall versus 100 brick stealers to now only about a dozen brick stealers?
That would be the logical outcome, yes. However the bacteria that cause the digital dermatitis are likely burrowed deep into the flesh part of the hoof. They're tricky to get rid of as their cell walls stop them being detected by the cow's immune system. So, even if it is all cut away, it will come back, unless treated properly. Digital dermatitis is also highly infectious, and can be picked up repeatedly off of the floor where other infected cows are walking.
In the worst cases, the hoof goes necrotic (dies), and the solid part of the hoof actually detaches from the flesh area. The holes you see aren't just the source of the wound, they are caused by the bacteria. So, best way to treat it is cutting off the affected areas, application of certain caustic powder that can destroy the cell's boundary that protect them, then when possible let the open air into it, as the cells are killed by oxygen. That, and extra farm hygiene, foot baths at least twice daily, and extra attention paid to hoof cleaning.
Plus, the hoof is growing all the time, like our nails. It grows badly or crookedly into more lesions or ulcers , as it cannot repair the dermatitis. So, Graeme could cut it all away, but without the owners taking extra steps, it is most likely to just come back. But it is notoriously hard to get rid of, and you can do all the right things with your livestock, but it is still a problem.
The way it grows causes more damage, until it is seen to, and the right bits are cut off. But it is just as, if not more likely to grow back wrong again, if the nail bed is damaged.
Add to that, the cow will be walking irregularly, and putting extra pressure on the wrong claw, thus making it worse.
I live in NC, and I am a healthcare provider. This barely has anything to do with any of my professional skills, minus the medical aspect, and I love watching these videos. They’re comfy, and I love to see progress.
This isn't an easy fix, but you are still headed in the right direction. It's just going to take longer than you expected, or hoped.
Keep up the good work. You'll get there eventually. Or just consider it job security. LOL
She is walking a lot better even with the dermatitis backslide. Thank goodness
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I think you do an amazing job I am the last person anyone would think that watches your channel but I am addicted and always check for new videos thanks for the wonderful work you do
That foot looked like a raw chop. I'm sure it will feel a lot better soon, thanks to your treatment.
She is walking a lot better even with the dermatitis backslide. Thank goodness
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Her hoof looks way better than in the beginning, you have done an amazing job trying to get this beautiful girl to heal up. God's blessings to you and your beautiful family
its been almost 2 years, i am onto my 4th surgery. my doc knows how you feel and i know how the cow feels. after that long? the cow has adjusted. its just going to be a lifetime issue. not your fault mate.
Thanks for this Nitty Gritty video Graeme. It gives me an insight about the trial and tribulations of bovine hoof trimming. Thanks to Craig’s boy too. Have a Happy Christmas and all the best for a great New Year with your Fam Nd friends!❤️👍🏼
Graeme I've been watching your videos for almost a year now and have seen just about all of them, and I think its the magical paste that's failing you, not your trim and quality of care, or the cows ability to heal. I would bet if you used salicyclic acid after the 1st visit instead of the paste, you'd be where you were thinking you'd be with this old girl. I know I've watched at least a half dozen videos where the paste was used 1st and on the 2nd visit not much improved, and then you used the acid. But this is just some novices observation from watching, I have no knowledge or experience with cows or caring for them.
i agree. i watch other trimmers who exclusively and religiously use chlorhexedine to clean the hoof throughout, but also use salicylic acid straight on and that’s it, and their results are always amazing in short time
I was going to say the same thing. 1st trim = magical paste=no better. 2nd trim= salicylic acid=great improvement. 3rd trim spray AND we shall see! Seems as though the salicylic acid is the stuff to use for digital dermatitis!
Your good care provides diminishing returns for your you tube videos, since we all enjoy watching you adjust screwed up hoofs.
Well darn! It seems that the digital dermatitis is a bitch to get rid of. I love how you just keep plugging..👍❤️
She is walking a lot better even with the dermatitis backslide. Thank goodness
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Just found your channel!
Living here in the central valley CA I am surrounded by dairy and beef cattle.
Bovine care is pretty big here. Learning more with each video which is great!
Happy Cows make the best milk!
We have a ton of high school students learning agriculture who will benefit so much from these videos.
It’s too bad there doesn’t seem to be a hoof boot for cows like there is for horses that would keep the medication on it longer and also keep it cleaner and dry.
She is walking a lot better even with the dermatitis backslide. Thank goodness
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these are my favourite videos to watch bc it's so satisfying seeing the transformation
I can’t see if you have “Popeye forearms” from using that knife as you do.
I just want you to know how much I enjoy your channel, personality and perspective. Thanks for your service to the cows you serve!
Farmer: So, how is my cow doing?
Doc: It's fine.
Farmer: Oh thank you so much for your help!
Doc: No problem, sir! Would you like it with fries or potatos?
I think you hit the right spot with your Channel, only a few of your subscribers are hoof trimmers but I dont know why but a lot of people are interested in your videos included myself
I don’t get it… all these bloody, ulcered, abscessed, sickly, stressed out cows feet… and we’re eating their meat. This is an eye-opener on what type of conditions they’re under and what we’re really ingesting into our systems after all…
He's said many times that on most farms, only a few out of hundreds of cows have hoof problems. He just doesn't show many of those because they're boring compared to the fix-up videos (and, he still wants to help farmers learn how to handle problem hooves). I will also note that most of the cows he shows are dairy cows instead of for beef, so they tend to be older.
You ask your subscribers for their stories. Here is mine. I grew up on a dairy in Valentine, Nebraska. We had Holsteins, beef cattle, horses, pure bred Hampshire hogs, and assorted poultry. I always thought I would grow up to be a veterinarian. Well now I am now a neurosurgical postoperative nurse.
What do I enjoy?-I enjoy seeing the dairies and cattle operations in other countries. Some things are the same no matter where the dairy is located.
What would I like to see?- I have always wanted to visit Scotland. Hearing you, Craig, and others speak is like listening to calm, soothing “music”. I would like to see more of the farmers and those working with the cattle. The scenery is amazingly beautiful.
Questions I have: 1. Does the vibration of the grinder “tickle” the cattle’s feet? 2. You focus on cattle but do you trim goats hooves too? 3. How is your dog feeling? Steve looks healthy and lively.
I love the videos I’ll even be watching them when I’m at work or eating some food I’ll love to visit Scotland
As good and as caring that you are we are all so confident in you! Hope to see another follow up.
These videos are so addictive, spent the whole weekend watching......love it!
Thanks for caring for these girls!