South Australia's professional hoof trimming services for cattle
South Australia's professional hoof trimming services for cattle
The Healthy Hoof provides professional hoof trimming and lameness management for dairy and beef operations, as well as for individual house cow owners in Central and Northern South Australia.
The Healthy Hoof, South Australia's dedicated cattle hoof trimming service, is a subsidiary of Cattle Health Consulting. Led by Dr. Dario Mendoza, a senior cattle veterinarian and DairyNZ accredited Healthy Hoof Provider, we offer over 15 years of experience in preventative and therapeutic hoof care. Dr. Mendoza accompanies us on-farm as needed.
Our senior vet oversees all enquiries to make sure we'll work with you on a suitable plan for you and your herd. If your cattle is experiencing lameness and severe discomfort, it may require more immediate assistance and veterinary care. We'll advise you accordingly.
The Healthy Hoof launched in April 2023 to bring year-round, professional hoof trimming services directly to cattle owners in Central and Northern South Australia. Recognising the limited service options in these regions, we're committed to addressing this critical need for cattle health and well-being.
Based in Gawler East, South Australia, we provide hoof trimming services throughout the greater Northern Adelaide region, including the Barossa Valley, northern suburbs of the Adelaide Hills , Adelaide Plains, Mid and Upper North.
Our specialised hydraulic tipper crush prioritises both animal comfort and optimal working conditions. The crush ensures precise hoof trimming by maintaining proper cow balance, protecting sensitive horn tissue. Once secured, the cow is gently tipped using hydraulic winches and padded straps. This allows safe and efficient access to all four hooves, reducing the risk of injury to both the animal and the operator.
This setup is not suitable for younger cattle nor for miniature breeds such as Dexter, Lowline or miniature Hereford.
Our state-of-the-art tipper crush prioritises safe and efficient hoof care for both cows and operators.
Bookings made reasonably well in advance are necessary.
Lame cattle may require prompter veterinary assistance. If that is your case, please let us know. We'll advise accordingly.
For the safe and full operation of our portable tipper crush and for the safety of cattle, minimal requirements regarding your facilities are mandatory.
Payment of fees is required in advance for new customers.
Send us a message from here to start the booking process.
Gawler East, South Australia
The Healthy Hoof
South Australia's dedicated & professional hoof trimming services for cattle
Gawler East, SA 5118
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Thank you for your interest in our services. At this time, we are not accepting new clients owners of house/pet cows at hobby farms/lifestyle bloks due to reaching full capacity. We kindly ask that you check back with us at a later date.