Category: General News
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Trim Rite Tools
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Our Family History
Proudly serving the agriculture industry since 1977 Our family business based in Ontario Canada, has been providing hoof trimming locally and internationally using only the best techniques and quality tools and supplies since 1977. Our passion for the animals we care for Our hoof trimming tools and supplies are the used every day in our…
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Feeding for better feet
Over the years, I have come to understand that nutrition and foot health go hand-in-hand. I learned that rations are directly related to laminitis, and laminitis is often the reason we have sole ulcers, which are a major lameness concern. I have also learned that the largest cause of lameness is denial. If you don’t…
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Trimming chute or table? Does it matter?
The question, “Which type is least stressful for the cow?” is being asked more frequently, with opinions being expressed both ways.
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Pictorial of the Trimming Process
Photos of the trimming process
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Chute vs. the Tilt
We have all heard the stand up chute vs. the tilt table argument. Those with stand up chutes have made claims, “the cows are calmer”, “it is not natural for a cow to be tilted”, “we can trim 150 in a day.” Well I’m here to tell you from having experience using most of the…