That was really cool being able to watch the cow expect a painful step then slowly realize you’ve fixed the problem, must be a very rewarding line of work.
Most barns or places where cows are and horses live. They don't have a lot of spots for water.. The water hose is usually only in one spot and can't reach where he has to park the trailer to trim them.
I absolutely adore how Nate answers questions. He gets straight to the point, never sounds patronising, is clear in his explanations and points things on the hoof as he goes. Doesn't have issues with answering common questions for new audience. I hope you teach apprentices some day Nate! Or run a course or something. You're a great educator.
Yes!! Also, I love how his videos go straight to the point, but I've been learning so much, and this is specially helpful as I one day want to have my own cows.
Abscesses and infections are disgusting to look at but I'm not gonna lie, seeing you cleaning and bandaging them has a kind of satisfying, hypnotic quality to it.
That's how I feel, too. It was really hard watching the leasion uncovered and all the packed in debris. But I had to keep watching because I just imagined how much relief it must have felt like to the cow. I needed to see it all clean and trimmed and bandaged and the cow walking without pain.
Nate is like the cool smart uncle that a lot of ppl have. You go to his house for a BBQ, and somehow end up in the garage doing a break job, tearing apart a lawnmower engine, learning how to tig weld, tying flies or some crazy shit.
lol. He showed me how to hook an amp and sub woofer directly to the battery in my Camry back in 2010 in a very dangerous but effective way that somehow lasted 5 years burning hot in the trunk
That was my dad 🤣 we always ended up having someone pop over only for the to start messing around with computer pieces 🤦♀️ mum used to go mad but it's so funny and sweet. Nate is so educational I learnt so much from him! Thanks Nate!!!
Granted I probably dont see it as much as you do but I never get tired of the sight of the cow stepping out of the chute taking a few hesitant steps and then realizing their foot is a lot better and walking with more confidence.
You need to teach! You have a incredible knowledge base, a gentle touch with the cows and your explanations are clear,concise and easy to understand! PS Sorry I missed you hitting 100,000! Congratulations!
It is a wonderful thing with morning coffee to see an animal made comfortable so quickly. Step 3.5 she realized that she wasn't hurting. Thank you for sharing
@@RandomPerson-hd6wr I live in America. It’s just an old house, so the flooring all had to be removed. And we haven’t put new flooring in and it’s been 3 years lol.
One thing I notice is that some people may be concerned about the dirt around the area before and during your cuts. I have to say, those lesions and cavities look clean as hell when your done.
Not sure why TH-cam recommended these videos, but I. Can’t. Stop. Watching. How fascinating! Thank you for such great explanations in your videos! So glad that the cows are not getting hurt ❤️
“Concrete is unforgiving” lol felt ya there bud. Had a friend who would always get into fights, once he got into a scrap with some guy on concrete and got knocked backwards… hit his head and he’s gone now. Fly high Jared
I chose elbows when I fell backwards out of a crate I was doing the final unloading of. Two things, one, I'm lucky I fell evenly onto both elbows, because I could feel the cracks in my bones, and two, never climbed into a crate again if it could be avoided, always kept a hand on something if it *was* needed. Almost had a heart attack when I saw my mom go down sideways on concrete and her head connected, she was fine, but she went down while rollerskating, ergo hard. Unforgiving, indeed, we are all just a trip away from the end when we surround ourselves in it. I'll take the story of your friend and appreciate that I had two sturdy elbows to offer, cause I don't think one skull could have taken that hit from a foot and a half higher up, and one elbow would have crippled me. I'll never take these things for granted.
It almost looks like you're cutting into a really dense, compact potato when you cut into the cows' hooves. I never realized they had that consistency.
Nate, trust me when I say this, you are the best of the hoof trimmers that are on youtube. I love how you carry out this procedure of hoof trimming. I really respect your work because you really care about the cow's wellbeing. It's very apparent.
The chlorhexidine answer really surprised me because I'm relatively new to this channel but I got my wisdom teeth taken out about 10 days ago, and the stuff they gave me to swish my mouth out with to keep it from getting infected while it heals is, in fact, chlorhexidine. Cool to see what else it's used for.
I wonder, If the cows were housed on poured rubber floors, like in some playgrounds, would that reduce hoof lesions and lameness? or are there other materials that are better for the cows wellness then concrete? and that bags the question what's more cost effective, house cows on concrete and pay a hoof trimmer to address problems when they arise, or create an environment that is less likely to induces injuries and thus require the services of a hoof trimmer less frequently.
It’s is quite interesting. As someone who has no experience in either cow owning or different flooring cost or durability I feel like if you need to you can learn how to trim your own hooves and save money there and have the concrete flooring. That could be the most cost effective. Alternatively the rubber, would it break down due to the cow waste? I know that at least dairy farms they have the grates at the end for the waste for their milking stations but the cows aren’t in there for their sleeping quarters I believe. Yes there could be straw for bedding but I’m pretty sure it could still seep through. Quite interesting though for what different floorings could work. I’m genuinely curious about if the cow waste will ruin the rubber though
Rubber flooring is installed in many of the larger dairies. Maintenance trimming is needed more often though because rubber doesn’t create any wear. Extra trimming is needed to keep the foot in proper alignment and balance.
You see, every positive brings a negative. While rubber flooring does not cause hoof injuries, on the other hand, hooves do not naturally wear down and therefore need maintenance anyway. 😁
Rubber flooring is just one part of helping cows out. There are rubber stalls and other comfort items that help prevent lesions (and puss) from developing on other parts of their bodies.
Your becoming quite a teacher soon they be playing your videos in class rooms.😊 On another note I like how clean your work is you have a good professional laid back attitude and a great way of explaining your trade..👍 Thanks..
You and Graeme are the true *gentle* men of the profession! Some of the trimmers on utube belong in jail. Just yesterday, I sent a video to the ASPCA. The way the cows were treated, I could barely believe that the video had been posted on utube. I looked over the comments, and I was far from the only one who felt that way. I'm sure the ASPCA will see that the proper authorities are informed. After watching a video like that, I had to watch several of videos by you and Graeme, just to remind me of how the animals are supposed to be treated. Thanks!!
This content is far better then Hoof GP, he never explains things in detail and always cuts and shows pointless portions. Keep up this stuff and you’re golden.
I'm an elder and never in my life would I have thought I'd become obsessed with learning about cow-hoof trimmings, but there it is and here I am. It's to Nate's credit and his very fine way of educating anyone interested. The things I love about this is; he leaves his ego at the barn door and without fanfare or close ups of his face talking endlessly about nothing, he focuses on educating and sharing this most interesting skill. I grew up on a farm and we had a Bessy, (kind of a golden color) and her milk, butter and ice creams were deeeelish! I don't ever remember her hooves trimmed, but she was also a pasture girl.
I grew up in a ranching community in AZ and honestly hadn't heard of cows feet needing to be trimmed until I found these on TH-cam. Most of the cattle in my area were beef cattle and were always out on pasture from calves to the time they were loaded for slaughter. I don't think any of them had been exposed to concrete which may explain why I'd never heard of cattle hoof trimming before.
The creator says that rubber flooring is installed in the larger dairy farms for the cows (prevents injury) but the rubber prevents wear so they actually need their hoofs trimmed more often. I'm guessing whoever owned those animals didn't care about comfort for the cows.
@@goodiegoodygumdrops that's with dairy cows though. Op is talking about beef cows in arizona, where they're walking on packed dirt, not concrete or rubber flooring. Maybe the housing has flooring but the cows will spend more time outside. Additionally, dairy cows live a lot longer than beef, and therefore have more chance for something to go wrong / require more maintenance. Also, cattle are a huge investment of thousands of dollars each, no rancher "doesn't care" about their cattle.
You sir have a teaching gift/anointing! What a kind, loving voice you have too. I bless you a thousand fold for what you do to help God's creatures, along with every other person who does similar work on behalf of our precious animal friends! May you and the animals walk in divine health every day of your lives!
Another awesome video. I’m amazed at how the cows can injure themselves, their hooves, and how you can make them feel so much better while it heals up. Awesome job always. ❤️❤️❤️
I’m absolutely amazed at how well I’ve learned to spot that “loose and overburdening horn” watching your and the Hoof GP’s videos. I’m absolutely fascinated by what you do. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. If I was even just 10 years younger, I think I’d be learning how to do this.
Thank you for showing how you put their feet in that contraption! I was so curious. And it’s so sweet to see her walking at the end, surprised by how much better her hoof feels. Awesome channel!
I really wish that livestock weren't in contact with concrete and metal. As you stated, concrete is hard. Very hard. Concrete and metal are also amazingly slippery for animals with hooves, especially when wet. When concrete and metal are wet it literally is like walking on ice. Bovine poo is liquidy and they make a lot of poo every day. They also pee several gallons every day. Concrete is an easy flooring surface because it is extremely durable and can be scraped and hosed off unlike sand, soil, or any type of bedding like straw or wood chips/shavings, but at what cost? There are products made for after an injury has occurred, such as the foot blocks you use and hobbles that prevent a cows hind legs from slipping again after she has sprained or torn ligaments from slipping. I have known cows to break a bone when slipping and ending up splayed out. Creating yielding traction for a cows foot only makes sense. I know that rubber matting is a HUGE expense, but it significantly reduces slipping and, as a bonus, is a cushion. It also can be scraped and hosed off. You can even put bedding on top of mats to make the floor have even better traction as well as absorbing some of the urine and feces. With the reduction of slipping injuries for horses in wash racks, stalls, barn aisles, and trailers the mats pay for themselves. I know how easily a large hooved animal can slip and how easily the slip can injure them. Sometimes they hurt themselves getting up from a slip. I'm constantly appalled when I see livestock being moved in trailers with metal floors and ramps. I know a lot of ranchers and farmers whose theory is to just cram a lot of cattle into one trailer so they "hold each other up." But if one goes down like this they often get trampled and can die. A stock trailer can easily have rubber mats fitted over the metal floor. Just because decades of farmers and ranchers before have "done it this way" doesn't mean that there isn't room for improved husbandry. I can remember when a dairy cow wasn't trimmed unless she went lame. But often a lame cow was simply sent to the auction for meat instead of treated. Trimming their feet a couple of times a year is a VAST improvement. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
It would be a pound of prevention being not worth an ounce of cure. You have to weigh the costs. Conditions have to be kept sanitary, you need concrete that can be sprayed off. Rubber everywhere would cost way more than just checking and trimming their feet every once in a while
@@dethmaul Actually, rubber flooring is becoming quite popular for cattle. Mostly for the reasons I stated. And they can be hosed down and scrubbed just like concrete. From the info section of one rubber mat company: "Polylast Livestock Flooring is a non-slip antimicrobial surface made from 100% recycled rubber combined with U.S. primers, binders, and finishes. This cushioned surface increases comfort and traction, reducing the risk of slipping and lameness. Polylast Livestock Flooring does not freeze in the winter and stays cooler in the summer, making it ideal for outdoor feed lots, watering pad surfacing, feeder pad surfacing, and livestock holding pens. It is non-porous and infused with Microban® Antimicrobial Technology reducing the risk of microorganisms, bacteria, mold and mildew while making surfaces easier to clean and sterilize. Perfect for dairy floors, packing plant floors, aisle way floors, ramps and shoots."
I watched this after you linked it saying it answered some questions. I realized your work must not have hurt the cow as we can hear everything you're doing so if she was hurting she would be making some noise, but it was good to hear some specifics. I love this. I love cows and seriously, watching her step cautiously then be like, "Oh-oh! That's better!" So sweet!
I love cows and have had what could be called friendships with some, that's why I can't eat them, but I do love milk. They are just the sweetest animals and to see them be relived of pain in this way is very touching.
I love how people think this hurts on animals like cows and horses... They'd hate to see how much us animal owners spend on the animals feet alone in a year lol
I like how you take good care of them even though they’re probably going to be killed anyway. Might as well keep them comfortable while they’re alive. Can you imagine being an animal and getting abused for 5 years then your abuser kills you?
I asked about this on another video but no one has replied. Why bother with all this if they are going to be killed anyway? I'm asking seriously. If they're not going to be alive for very long, is this really cost effective? Don't get mad at me. I'm actually a vegetarian. I'm asking an honest to God question. To me it's like giving a fur farm fox a nice warm bubble bath right before you kill and skin it and get the fur covered in blood. I'm not implying that the animal should suffer. Hell, that's why I'm vegetarian. I just wanna know the reasoning behind taking these measures anyway. Somebody please educate me
@@MijaCoyote when a cow is stressed, like humans, they produce cortisol. Stress hormones affect taste and quality of the meat. Wagyu steak is from a pampered cow and it tastes way better than poverty steak.
I literally watch several videos to relax 😌 So satisfying to listen to Nate but more so as he addresses and fixes each individual injury. I always think, ahh ok she must feel better now.
I loved this video because now I completely understand all the different steps, parts of the hoof, and why you do what you do. I just can’t stop watching you help these cows.
Got another video recommended to me out of no where, said why not let's watch this, and now I can't stop. It's so satisfying to watch you help them and to be taught about what you're doing.
I can't stop watching these damn videos. I have no contact with the industry, I don't even eat meat. I don't know if it's the soothing voice or the vicarious relief I feel for the cows, but keep em' coming!
This is the second vid that I’ve watched. I really appreciate the part were you explained and showed the first few steps. I don’t work with livestock but I do live in a rural area. So i found the cow’s reaction fascinating.
I think your amazing at what you do and it gives me joy to watch you do your job and help animals. Over the few months I’ve watched you I have realized a lot of my friends do too. Your a great guy and I hope you know that !
This is only the second video of yours that I'm watching and I am mesmerized! This is so fascinating. I could watch this all day. Didn't know I needed this in my life. Thanks!
Thank you for explaining this so clearly. I was concerned that it hurt the cow when you were removing the hoof material around the injury. You do a wonderful job with these animals I'm so glad they have you to take care of them.
Aww she sure did walk off expecting pain, like you said, and then realized you fixed her and she was okay again! Great job Nate! So glad I found your channel 😊
I’m sure that cow looked around at you and said thanks, your great at your job and your videos are great and those cows love you and your viewers. Keep up your excellent work and look after yourself.
Thank you so much for another great video and for answering all of your fan’s questions. Even when they ask the same question over and over 😂 your channel is one of my favorites.
Wow 🤩 On two counts: 1. Awesomely satisfying and educating videos as always And 2. 32k more subs in about a month! You’re doing it right!!! Thank you! 🙏
What an excellent and informative teaching video! Great video shots and close ups! She did seem to say, “Hey! That feels much better!” Thank you for another great post and for sharing with us! 👍🏻😊❤️🐄
I work with horses and just found your videos, you explain it all so well. :) Horses or cows weren't meant to walk on hard surfaces like concrete. However, they were born to walk in mud, hay or sometimes manure and that's why the grime doesn't usually matter. Your videos are informative and relaxing, love to see animals getting treated.
What i like to see about this kind of videos, is how there is so much work in farms that we don't actually now. I had no idea this could happen to the cows. Nice to see there is a solution for all that.
Very glad I found your channel. I feel like you accomplish better results while being gentler on the animals than other hoof trimmers I’ve seen on you tube
That was really cool being able to watch the cow expect a painful step then slowly realize you’ve fixed the problem, must be a very rewarding line of work.
Exactly what i was thinking💯
Learned so much about farm animal medicine and healing. God bless you for your work. Great for the kids and everyone else to se. Farmers rock 🙂
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@@Ben.N bro just watch the video
"Why don't you use water" as Nate sprays $10 worth of chlorhexidine on each damaged hoof LOL. Love your trims Nate, always gentle and thorough.
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Most barns or places where cows are and horses live. They don't have a lot of spots for water.. The water hose is usually only in one spot and can't reach where he has to park the trailer to trim them.
Dang, that stuff is really that expensive?
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I absolutely adore how Nate answers questions. He gets straight to the point, never sounds patronising, is clear in his explanations and points things on the hoof as he goes. Doesn't have issues with answering common questions for new audience.
I hope you teach apprentices some day Nate! Or run a course or something. You're a great educator.
Yes!! Also, I love how his videos go straight to the point, but I've been learning so much, and this is specially helpful as I one day want to have my own cows.
Agree
I agree, his pacing is excellent.
@@TheSummerCoast qox0
Abscesses and infections are disgusting to look at but I'm not gonna lie, seeing you cleaning and bandaging them has a kind of satisfying, hypnotic quality to it.
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That's how I feel, too. It was really hard watching the leasion uncovered and all the packed in debris. But I had to keep watching because I just imagined how much relief it must have felt like to the cow. I needed to see it all clean and trimmed and bandaged and the cow walking without pain.
@@anyascelticcreations yeah it’s probably like getting an ingrown toenail that causes infection removed.
@@milesperhour2286 I've never had that done. But it must be a huge relief. Poor feet.
@@anyascelticcreations I’ve had it done. It is
Nate is like the cool smart uncle that a lot of ppl have. You go to his house for a BBQ, and somehow end up in the garage doing a break job, tearing apart a lawnmower engine, learning how to tig weld, tying flies or some crazy shit.
lol. He showed me how to hook an amp and sub woofer directly to the battery in my Camry back in 2010 in a very dangerous but effective way that somehow lasted 5 years burning hot in the trunk
*lassos a housefly like a cowboy *
@@TriflingToad *uses lasso to tie up pants instead of a zipper *
That was my dad 🤣 we always ended up having someone pop over only for the to start messing around with computer pieces 🤦♀️ mum used to go mad but it's so funny and sweet. Nate is so educational I learnt so much from him! Thanks Nate!!!
Haha sounds like my dad. The best kind of people!
As an oil refinery operator who has worked on concrete for 30 years, I concur. A fair amount of us run into foot problems. Great job.
Oh wow, you have the same job as my father. I will have to ask if he’s experienced that.
@@RoaringMind very common problem for anybody who works a lot of hours walking around on hard/concrete floors
Hoof problems
Gets a lot of non combat veterans too. The boots and the hard grating or concrete floors are brutal.
So satisfying seeing her walk away so much more comfortable. Good job!
Right!? She was strutting outta there!
And did you see her look back at him thankfully? I melted
It makes me hope that they know they were helped.
1:15 "no heat is created when I'm working on this claw"
Other hoof trimming channels, blowtorch is pulled out.
The blowtorch is used to remove moisture before applying the block. It makes the glue more effective.
@@rebeccac33 Looks like Nate just wipes it down.
@@zerosumgame5700 Different kind of glue.
Granted I probably dont see it as much as you do but I never get tired of the sight of the cow stepping out of the chute taking a few hesitant steps and then realizing their foot is a lot better and walking with more confidence.
You need to teach! You have a incredible knowledge base, a gentle touch with the cows and your explanations are clear,concise and easy to understand!
PS Sorry I missed you hitting 100,000! Congratulations!
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Nate should apprentice Aaron Rodgers. He'll be in need of a need job at some point.
@@LadyAnuB Aaron will need a job or Nate will?
@@cayelynbarrows2567 Aaron will. Nate's set until dairy farms get robot hoof trimmers that are up to Nate's level of work.
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It is a wonderful thing with morning coffee to see an animal made comfortable so quickly. Step 3.5 she realized that she wasn't hurting. Thank you for sharing
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It’s so sad how the cows get infection but at least there’s a person like you too help them!
Man he makes me feel good but terrible also because how many cows don't get this help? Millions it sucks
Man is here to manage the earth.. as set by god.. but sadly we've diverged from that path bc people more self indulgent
@@Dely_Streams bruh stop with the god bullshit
@@context.Background imagine being that pressed.. do you buddy.. no one cares..
@@context.Background you don’t have too be rude it’s his opinion.
Nate: we have the same problem, if we stand on concrete to long we have foot problems.
Me after remembering my house has concrete floors: 👁👄👁
What country are you living in? That sounds terrible
@@RandomPerson-hd6wr What did you think was under tiles, wood, or carpet in a house? Dirt? No, it’s a concrete foundation.
@@The_Forge_Master my floor is carpet and wood
@@RandomPerson-hd6wr I live in America. It’s just an old house, so the flooring all had to be removed. And we haven’t put new flooring in and it’s been 3 years lol.
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I feel like these ladies see Nate coming and they're all saying "my turn, my turn!"
One thing I notice is that some people may be concerned about the dirt around the area before and during your cuts. I have to say, those lesions and cavities look clean as hell when your done.
I love watching her walk out. Especially seeing her expect to be in pain but then not. 🧡
Hello Stephanie how’s the weather over there
Not sure why TH-cam recommended these videos, but I. Can’t. Stop. Watching. How fascinating! Thank you for such great explanations in your videos! So glad that the cows are not getting hurt ❤️
I'm so glad to know that it doesn't hurt the cow. That was a question on my mind too. To think of a cow being tickled makes me giggle 🤭
Thanks!
Hello Michelle how’s the weather over there
“Concrete is unforgiving” lol felt ya there bud. Had a friend who would always get into fights, once he got into a scrap with some guy on concrete and got knocked backwards… hit his head and he’s gone now. Fly high Jared
Damn. How awful!!! What exactly happened?
Like was it a skull fracture?
lol same bro i had 2 concussions on concrete and according to my family i havent been the same since
Im so sorry
@@mohammed-yw5zm come hm son we miss you
I chose elbows when I fell backwards out of a crate I was doing the final unloading of. Two things, one, I'm lucky I fell evenly onto both elbows, because I could feel the cracks in my bones, and two, never climbed into a crate again if it could be avoided, always kept a hand on something if it *was* needed. Almost had a heart attack when I saw my mom go down sideways on concrete and her head connected, she was fine, but she went down while rollerskating, ergo hard. Unforgiving, indeed, we are all just a trip away from the end when we surround ourselves in it. I'll take the story of your friend and appreciate that I had two sturdy elbows to offer, cause I don't think one skull could have taken that hit from a foot and a half higher up, and one elbow would have crippled me. I'll never take these things for granted.
It almost looks like you're cutting into a really dense, compact potato when you cut into the cows' hooves. I never realized they had that consistency.
Reminds me of an almond
Yes I always thought it looks like a potato!
This comment will be pointless and silly, but you are the best kind of people. Thank you for what you do. -A random internet stranger
I really like it when they take their few steps then stop, turn back to look at Nate, as if to say "Thank you! What a relief!!! ❤"
Nate, trust me when I say this, you are the best of the hoof trimmers that are on youtube. I love how you carry out this procedure of hoof trimming. I really respect your work because you really care about the cow's wellbeing. It's very apparent.
The chlorhexidine answer really surprised me because I'm relatively new to this channel but I got my wisdom teeth taken out about 10 days ago, and the stuff they gave me to swish my mouth out with to keep it from getting infected while it heals is, in fact, chlorhexidine. Cool to see what else it's used for.
I wonder, If the cows were housed on poured rubber floors, like in some playgrounds, would that reduce hoof lesions and lameness? or are there other materials that are better for the cows wellness then concrete?
and that bags the question what's more cost effective, house cows on concrete and pay a hoof trimmer to address problems when they arise, or create an environment that is less likely to induces injuries and thus require the services of a hoof trimmer less frequently.
It’s is quite interesting. As someone who has no experience in either cow owning or different flooring cost or durability I feel like if you need to you can learn how to trim your own hooves and save money there and have the concrete flooring. That could be the most cost effective. Alternatively the rubber, would it break down due to the cow waste? I know that at least dairy farms they have the grates at the end for the waste for their milking stations but the cows aren’t in there for their sleeping quarters I believe. Yes there could be straw for bedding but I’m pretty sure it could still seep through. Quite interesting though for what different floorings could work. I’m genuinely curious about if the cow waste will ruin the rubber though
Rubber flooring is installed in many of the larger dairies. Maintenance trimming is needed more often though because rubber doesn’t create any wear. Extra trimming is needed to keep the foot in proper alignment and balance.
You see, every positive brings a negative. While rubber flooring does not cause hoof injuries, on the other hand, hooves do not naturally wear down and therefore need maintenance anyway. 😁
Rubber flooring is just one part of helping cows out. There are rubber stalls and other comfort items that help prevent lesions (and puss) from developing on other parts of their bodies.
Wood?
Poor cow, that lesion must have been so sore. I'm glad she has someone so kind and thorough to treat the injury!
Hello Jessica how’s the weather over there
Do you ever show when you take off the wrap, to check the healing? How long does it take for the heffer to have a good hoofer?
Yes, he has a couple of follow-up videos that show the healing or healed feet he treated in earlier videos.
He's said that the horn tissue grows at around 1/4 inch every month, on average
Wrap falls off a day or so later. Rarely does he wrap it for it to stay on.
I really appreciate how you zoomed in Nate, really helpful!
Your becoming quite a teacher soon they be playing your videos in class rooms.😊
On another note I like how clean your work is you have a good professional laid back attitude and a great way of explaining your trade..👍
Thanks..
I appreciate the compliments!!
You and Graeme are the true *gentle* men of the profession! Some of the trimmers on utube belong in jail. Just yesterday, I sent a video to the ASPCA. The way the cows were treated, I could barely believe that the video had been posted on utube. I looked over the comments, and I was far from the only one who felt that way. I'm sure the ASPCA will see that the proper authorities are informed. After watching a video like that, I had to watch several of videos by you and Graeme, just to remind me of how the animals are supposed to be treated. Thanks!!
Hello Brooklyn how’s the weather over there
This content is far better then Hoof GP, he never explains things in detail and always cuts and shows pointless portions. Keep up this stuff and you’re golden.
So true. I just found this channel & unsubbed from Hoof GP.
I'm an elder and never in my life would I have thought I'd become obsessed with learning about cow-hoof trimmings, but there it is and here I am. It's to Nate's credit and his very fine way of educating anyone interested. The things I love about this is; he leaves his ego at the barn door and without fanfare or close ups of his face talking endlessly about nothing, he focuses on educating and sharing this most interesting skill. I grew up on a farm and we had a Bessy, (kind of a golden color) and her milk, butter and ice creams were deeeelish! I don't ever remember her hooves trimmed, but she was also a pasture girl.
I grew up in a ranching community in AZ and honestly hadn't heard of cows feet needing to be trimmed until I found these on TH-cam. Most of the cattle in my area were beef cattle and were always out on pasture from calves to the time they were loaded for slaughter. I don't think any of them had been exposed to concrete which may explain why I'd never heard of cattle hoof trimming before.
The creator says that rubber flooring is installed in the larger dairy farms for the cows (prevents injury) but the rubber prevents wear so they actually need their hoofs trimmed more often.
I'm guessing whoever owned those animals didn't care about comfort for the cows.
@@goodiegoodygumdrops that's with dairy cows though. Op is talking about beef cows in arizona, where they're walking on packed dirt, not concrete or rubber flooring. Maybe the housing has flooring but the cows will spend more time outside. Additionally, dairy cows live a lot longer than beef, and therefore have more chance for something to go wrong / require more maintenance. Also, cattle are a huge investment of thousands of dollars each, no rancher "doesn't care" about their cattle.
Came across this channel on my feed. I am completely fascinated!!! You are a Master at your craft! And I for one, am consumed in watching your videos.
Hello Jennie how’s the weather over there
As humans, we ALL have had some very painful issues with our toes, heels, ankle, etc. I felt so much better as I walked away.
Thank you. 😃 🐄
Thankyou for helping all these cows!
Hello Wendy how’s the weather over there
So sweet. He said she's gonna take a step expecting pain and soon realizes there is none. ☺️❤️❤️❤️
Hello Melissa how’s the weather over there
I can tell how much love and dedication goes into the care of your cattle. It's nice to see.
Hello Maosharliz how’s the weather over there
You sir have a teaching gift/anointing! What a kind, loving voice you have too. I bless you a thousand fold for what you do to help God's creatures, along with every other person who does similar work on behalf of our precious animal friends! May you and the animals walk in divine health every day of your lives!
I stumbled upon your channel and know nothing about cows. Thank you for explaining everything. Your work seems very fulfilling. ❤❤🐄🐄
Hello Angel how’s the weather over there
@@stevenhenry4227 very nice. 64 today. In the 70s tomorrow. 🌞
@@angelcitygirl Oh that’s a nice where are you from? I’m from Dallas Texas nice meeting you
How did I go from WW2 history to this lol its my new favorite thing to watch.. and I don't know why 🤣
Thank you for caring for this poor sweet cow's foot. 💖
Hello Any how’s the weather over there
Another Great episode fixing and explaining what is going on. The up close views of the hoof are perfect. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for doing this for the cows.🐄 I didn't think/ know cows need a pedicure as well. May God bless you 🙏
Hello Maria how’s the weather over there
Another awesome video. I’m amazed at how the cows can injure themselves, their hooves, and how you can make them feel so much better while it heals up. Awesome job always. ❤️❤️❤️
You should see horses. Lol. They are masters of hurting themselves.
I love your videos and your a nice person helping cows keep doing what your doing 👍 God bless u
Hello Gregory how’s the weather over there
I’m absolutely amazed at how well I’ve learned to spot that “loose and overburdening horn” watching your and the Hoof GP’s videos. I’m absolutely fascinated by what you do. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. If I was even just 10 years younger, I think I’d be learning how to do this.
Have you seen 'Craigie boy' channel. Behind the scenes of hoof gp. It's funny.
@@kiahpeace9090 I have actually. I’ve come to like Nate’s channel more than Graeme’s but I still watch his and Craig’s vids as well.
Great work Nate !
Very thorough explanation which is most appreciated for those of us who are not experienced in the farm life !
just by watching this makes me feel what the cow feels
relief
I love that your videos are humble and straight to the point. Not over produced, over edited, and obnoxious camera angles.
Thank you for explaining what kind of wheel that is. I was wondering how it didn’t generate heat.
Hello Kelly how’s the weather over there
Thank you for showing how you put their feet in that contraption! I was so curious. And it’s so sweet to see her walking at the end, surprised by how much better her hoof feels. Awesome channel!
This is extremely cathartic even though I’m not a cow; similar to watching people remove barnacles from sea turtles and maggots from birds.
THESE VIDEOS MAKE ME CRY AND THANK YOU GUYS FOR CARING AND HELPING THESE ANIMALS YOU ARE HEROES TO ME
I really wish that livestock weren't in contact with concrete and metal. As you stated, concrete is hard. Very hard. Concrete and metal are also amazingly slippery for animals with hooves, especially when wet. When concrete and metal are wet it literally is like walking on ice. Bovine poo is liquidy and they make a lot of poo every day. They also pee several gallons every day. Concrete is an easy flooring surface because it is extremely durable and can be scraped and hosed off unlike sand, soil, or any type of bedding like straw or wood chips/shavings, but at what cost? There are products made for after an injury has occurred, such as the foot blocks you use and hobbles that prevent a cows hind legs from slipping again after she has sprained or torn ligaments from slipping. I have known cows to break a bone when slipping and ending up splayed out.
Creating yielding traction for a cows foot only makes sense. I know that rubber matting is a HUGE expense, but it significantly reduces slipping and, as a bonus, is a cushion. It also can be scraped and hosed off. You can even put bedding on top of mats to make the floor have even better traction as well as absorbing some of the urine and feces. With the reduction of slipping injuries for horses in wash racks, stalls, barn aisles, and trailers the mats pay for themselves. I know how easily a large hooved animal can slip and how easily the slip can injure them. Sometimes they hurt themselves getting up from a slip. I'm constantly appalled when I see livestock being moved in trailers with metal floors and ramps. I know a lot of ranchers and farmers whose theory is to just cram a lot of cattle into one trailer so they "hold each other up." But if one goes down like this they often get trampled and can die. A stock trailer can easily have rubber mats fitted over the metal floor. Just because decades of farmers and ranchers before have "done it this way" doesn't mean that there isn't room for improved husbandry. I can remember when a dairy cow wasn't trimmed unless she went lame. But often a lame cow was simply sent to the auction for meat instead of treated. Trimming their feet a couple of times a year is a VAST improvement.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
It would be a pound of prevention being not worth an ounce of cure. You have to weigh the costs. Conditions have to be kept sanitary, you need concrete that can be sprayed off. Rubber everywhere would cost way more than just checking and trimming their feet every once in a while
@@dethmaul Actually, rubber flooring is becoming quite popular for cattle. Mostly for the reasons I stated. And they can be hosed down and scrubbed just like concrete.
From the info section of one rubber mat company:
"Polylast Livestock Flooring is a non-slip antimicrobial surface made from 100% recycled rubber combined with U.S. primers, binders, and finishes. This cushioned surface increases comfort and traction, reducing the risk of slipping and lameness.
Polylast Livestock Flooring does not freeze in the winter and stays cooler in the summer, making it ideal for outdoor feed lots, watering pad surfacing, feeder pad surfacing, and livestock holding pens.
It is non-porous and infused with Microban® Antimicrobial Technology reducing the risk of microorganisms, bacteria, mold and mildew while making surfaces easier to clean and sterilize. Perfect for dairy floors, packing plant floors, aisle way floors, ramps and shoots."
@@dethmaul Many dairy farms actually do have rubber flooring installed.
This is so relaxing to watch. Absolutely love your tone of voice and gentleness with the sweet cows. Thanks for making these videos!
Hello Catherine how’s the weather over there
My lill buddy Pippy (my aspiring cow dog Shi Tzu) said that was a pretty tasty looking hoof chip you had their.
I watched this after you linked it saying it answered some questions. I realized your work must not have hurt the cow as we can hear everything you're doing so if she was hurting she would be making some noise, but it was good to hear some specifics. I love this. I love cows and seriously, watching her step cautiously then be like, "Oh-oh! That's better!" So sweet!
Me: time to go to sleep
Also me: Begins to watch cow hoof-cleaning
I love cows and have had what could be called friendships with some, that's why I can't eat them, but I do love milk. They are just the sweetest animals and to see them be relived of pain in this way is very touching.
I love how people think this hurts on animals like cows and horses... They'd hate to see how much us animal owners spend on the animals feet alone in a year lol
Hello Brooklyn how’s the weather over there
What would these cows do without you? You're amazing!
Hello Kathy how’s the weather over there
I like how you take good care of them even though they’re probably going to be killed anyway. Might as well keep them comfortable while they’re alive. Can you imagine being an animal and getting abused for 5 years then your abuser kills you?
These seem to be dairy cows, which generally live longer than steers bred for meat. It's not the best life, but they are living it.
Those cows look like they have a ton of land to roam and look like they have a good life, also dont assume every cow you see gets killed.
I asked about this on another video but no one has replied. Why bother with all this if they are going to be killed anyway? I'm asking seriously. If they're not going to be alive for very long, is this really cost effective? Don't get mad at me. I'm actually a vegetarian. I'm asking an honest to God question. To me it's like giving a fur farm fox a nice warm bubble bath right before you kill and skin it and get the fur covered in blood. I'm not implying that the animal should suffer. Hell, that's why I'm vegetarian. I just wanna know the reasoning behind taking these measures anyway. Somebody please educate me
Dairy Cows aren’t killed for meat, PETA Activist.
@@MijaCoyote when a cow is stressed, like humans, they produce cortisol. Stress hormones affect taste and quality of the meat. Wagyu steak is from a pampered cow and it tastes way better than poverty steak.
I love that your channel has no music or fluff. big thanks.
Can the infection transfer from one cow to another by using the same knife to trim?
This topic was researched and transmission was found to be minimal. I spray my knives if I touch dermatitis, regardless.
Hello Terry how’s the weather over there
I literally watch several videos to relax 😌 So satisfying to listen to Nate but more so as he addresses and fixes each individual injury. I always think, ahh ok she must feel better now.
Hello Laureen how’s the weather over there
Nate you seem like such an amazing guy. I love your work and your presentation and education are top notch. Thank you
Hello Alma how’s the weather over there
I loved this video because now I completely understand all the different steps, parts of the hoof, and why you do what you do. I just can’t stop watching you help these cows.
So satisfying to watch a cow come in pain and leave pain free. Love watching hoof trimming
I love listening to your voice. Your voice helps me understand about cow's hoof. I learned so much. Thank you.
Got another video recommended to me out of no where, said why not let's watch this, and now I can't stop. It's so satisfying to watch you help them and to be taught about what you're doing.
I have no idea how I got here, but this is educational AND satisfying to watch
I can't stop watching these damn videos. I have no contact with the industry, I don't even eat meat. I don't know if it's the soothing voice or the vicarious relief I feel for the cows, but keep em' coming!
This is the second vid that I’ve watched. I really appreciate the part were you explained and showed the first few steps. I don’t work with livestock but I do live in a rural area. So i found the cow’s reaction fascinating.
Hello Rylon how’s the weather over there
I can only imagine how much these cows love you when you’re done treating them.
I think your amazing at what you do and it gives me joy to watch you do your job and help animals. Over the few months I’ve watched you I have realized a lot of my friends do too. Your a great guy and I hope you know that !
Thanks Tabitha!
This is only the second video of yours that I'm watching and I am mesmerized! This is so fascinating. I could watch this all day. Didn't know I needed this in my life. Thanks!
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Hello Charlie how’s the weather over there
What an amazing man you are! I only have 120 Black Angus and have no problems yet with hooves. You sure are wonderful to watch your magic! Thanks!
Love the knowledge, care and gentleness exhibited by you on the ladies. 🥰🐄😎 well done. 👍
Hello how’s the weather over there
I had no idea this was a profession. I'm glad it is and happy I see all these wonderful cows in less pain.
Such a good job explaining the problem and the solution. Excellent work!
Hello Krimson how’s the weather over there
I know this girl feels so much better now. I love how gentle he is with them
Thank you for explaining this so clearly. I was concerned that it hurt the cow when you were removing the hoof material around the injury. You do a wonderful job with these animals I'm so glad they have you to take care of them.
Hello Diane how’s the weather over there
It was very cold! Well below zero, but it is warming up into the 50s this week. Beach weather! Ha!
@@dianelynn6881 Oh that’s okay the weather over here is okay where are you from?
This is so satisfying to watch. Thanks man for looking out for these cows. God will bless you abundantly 👌
Aww she sure did walk off expecting pain, like you said, and then realized you fixed her and she was okay again! Great job Nate! So glad I found your channel 😊
Hello Mel how’s the weather over there
Sweet girl perked right up when she realized she could walk without pain. Cows are sweet.
Excellent video. I love watching your work and how you care for these beautiful creatures.
God Bless You for helping these animals not be in pain.
I’m sure that cow looked around at you and said thanks, your great at your job and your videos are great and those cows love you and your viewers. Keep up your excellent work and look after yourself.
Hello Michael how’s the weather over there
Thank you for taking the time to educate while you work.
Respect!! Love to see, someone treat animals with so much respect. Keep it up! 👍👍👍
Thank you so much for another great video and for answering all of your fan’s questions. Even when they ask the same question over and over 😂 your channel is one of my favorites.
Hello Carla how’s the weather over there
Wow 🤩
On two counts:
1. Awesomely satisfying and educating videos as always
And
2. 32k more subs in about a month! You’re doing it right!!!
Thank you! 🙏
Hello Lydia how’s the weather over there
What an excellent and informative teaching video! Great video shots and close ups! She did seem to say, “Hey! That feels much better!” Thank you for another great post and for sharing with us! 👍🏻😊❤️🐄
hello how’s the weather over there
The great thing about your gear seems to be that you keep it sharper than other people. The hoof doesn't move as much. Really cool.
I bet she was so relieved when she realized the pain was gone. Great work Nate! 👏🏼👏🏼
Hello Justin how’s the weather over there
I work with horses and just found your videos, you explain it all so well. :) Horses or cows weren't meant to walk on hard surfaces like concrete. However, they were born to walk in mud, hay or sometimes manure and that's why the grime doesn't usually matter.
Your videos are informative and relaxing, love to see animals getting treated.
What i like to see about this kind of videos, is how there is so much work in farms that we don't actually now. I had no idea this could happen to the cows. Nice to see there is a solution for all that.
I find these hoof trimming/treating is somewhat satisfying to watch
Very glad I found your channel. I feel like you accomplish better results while being gentler on the animals than other hoof trimmers I’ve seen on you tube