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andywalt

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foot clippers & trimmers
« on: September 02, 2010, 08:22:28 pm »
Can anyone advice which foot clippers to get or are they generally the same? I see they are about £18, I will need to get some with golden hoof plus, also advice required how golden hoof plus is applied? by foot bath in a tray? or by brush?


andy
Suffolk x romneys and Texel X with Romney Tup, Shetlands and Southdown Tup

Re: foot clippers & trimmers
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2010, 08:42:43 pm »
Hi,

Golden Hoof is used in a foot bath, and the sheep need to stand in it for approx 2 mins.

As far as hoof shears are concerned we have settled on 2 types - a lightweight set for lambs and "precision" trimming and a larger serrated set for heavier cutting. We also use foot paring knives to smooth it all off after trimming.

Of course all are available on our site - Apart from Golden Hoof.

Thanks
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