what we do

Herd Health & Hoof Services

The Hoofman can offer you a range of services to help you reduce issues with lame cows, as well as create a long-term, healthy herd strategy to tackle the root causes of hoof issues on your farm.

With a focus on precision and care, we ensure your herd stays healthy, comfortable, and productive. There’s no limit to the number of cows, from individual cows to large scale lameness breakouts and preventative trimming, we can supply multiple trimmers and crushers to get the job done efficiently in a day. Trust The Hoofman to provide the best hoof care, so your cows can perform at their peak.

Lame Cow Treatment

At The Hoofman, we understand that lame cows aren’t just a welfare concern, they’re a major productivity issue. With over a decade of experience and a passionate team, we specialise in professional lame cow treatment for commercial herds across the North Island.

Lameness can significantly impact a cow’s comfort, milk production, feed intake, fertility, and overall health. If left untreated, it can lead to chronic pain and long-term damage. That’s why timely and skilled hoof trimming is critical. Our expert trimmers can identify and correct abnormal hoof growth, relieving pressure on sensitive areas, draining abscesses, restoring natural mobility, and helping reduce pain encouraging optimal healing.

We’re equipped to respond to large-scale outbreaks of lameness, offering rapid, effective treatment with multiple trimmers and crushes available. Whether it’s a handful of affected cows or hundreds, we have the tools and team to get the job done; keeping your herd healthier, happier, and more productive.

Preventative Trimming

At The Hoofman, we believe that prevention is the key to keeping your herd productive and healthy. Regular, professional hoof trimming is one of the most effective ways to maintain healthy, comfortable, and high-performing cows.

Our experienced trimmers are trained to spot early signs of hoof issues before they develop into serious problems. By correcting minor imbalances and maintaining proper hoof shape, we help reduce the risk of lameness, improve mobility, and support optimal weight distribution. Preventative trimming not only ensures cow comfort; it directly contributes to increased milk production, better fertility, and longer productive lifespans. For commercial dairy farms, that means fewer setbacks and greater efficiency.

The Hoofman team is ready with the skill and equipment to keep your cows moving forward.

Herd Evaluation

At The Hoofman, we offer expert herd evaluations to identify both lame and subclinical lame cows, often before problems become visible to the untrained eye.

Early detection by an experienced trimmer allows for timely treatment and prevents conditions from worsening. This reduces pain, improves comfort, and helps avoid drops in milk production, fertility issues, or long-term damage. Spotting subtle signs of lameness also reduces the risk of secondary infections and supports a healthier, more productive herd overall.

Whether you’re facing a known issue or just want peace of mind, our trained professionals can assess your herd with precision and care, protecting both your animals and your bottom line.

Hoof knife sharpening

Hoof knife sharpening by highly experienced trimmers is a vital aspect of effective hoof care. Properly sharpened hoof knives ensure that cuts are clean, precise, and smooth, which minimises stress and discomfort for the cow. An expertly sharpened knife allows for efficient trimming, reducing the duration of the procedure and lowering the risk of accidental injuries or uneven cuts. Maintaining the correct sharpness also helps prevent unnecessary damage to the hoof tissue and promotes faster healing. Skilled trimmers understand the importance of a correctly sharpened, good hoof knife and use appropriate techniques and tools to keep the knives at their optimal sharpness, ensuring safe, accurate, and humane hoof care for every animal.

Experience the best hoof knife and get yourself a Pro’s Choice Hoof Knife.

Products

At The Hoofman, we pride ourselves in supplying only the best hoof health products.  Our own ‘Pro’s Choice’ hoof health products have been developed from a decade of hands-on experience. These products are not only trusted by farmers and vets, but also the same products and solutions used daily in the business. Tested, proven, and perfected for NZ -cows, -conditions, and -farming methods, they’re simply the best on the market.

Whether you’re dealing with an outbreak or managing day to day hoof health, you can trust that every product we offer have been used, approved, and recommended hy The Hoofman.  Visit our shop and get everything you need today.