The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Gerard Cramer: Preventive Hoof Trimming | Ep. 16

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Gerard Cramer, Professor at the University of Minnesota, explores the economic and welfare considerations involved in preventive hoof trimming for dairy cattle. He discusses the delicate balance between preventing lameness and the associated costs, and how strategically allocating resources can improve animal health and labor efficiency on farms. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Preventive hoof trimming
• Economic cost of trimming
• Trimming and lameness prevention
• Managing labor on farms
• Strategies for pasture-raised cows

Meet the guest:

Dr. Gerard Cramer is a Professor of Dairy Production Medicine at the University of Minnesota. He holds a DVM and a DVSc in Ruminant Health Management from the University of Guelph. With a strong focus on hoof health, Dr. Cramer has led numerous studies and initiatives on dairy cattle lameness. He is deeply committed to advancing the diagnosis and management of lameness through both preventive and therapeutic strategies.
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