Cattle Footcare

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It is with immense pride that we announce that Kate Mason has been awarded the Women in Agriculture Education and Training Woman of the Year award at the The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026, and is the icing on the cake as she celebrates 40 years of working with and for Vale Training Services Ltd.

The event celebrated 13 exceptional women from across the UK farming sector during a ceremony held on 5 May at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Organised by Mark Allen Group and supported by sponsors including Nestlé UK & Ireland, Co-op, HSBC UK, NFU, Noble Foods, and Pig World where you can read the full report, the awards recognised outstanding contributions across the agricultural industry. 

Winners were chosen from an extremely competitive shortlist, highlighting the growing strength, influence, and visibility of women throughout the sector.

For more information visit the NFU online page.

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This one day course is designed for anyone wishing to trim or maintain the condition of the feet of dairy or beef cattle. Candidates can choose from a basic course, or one for the experienced herdsperson. The course length may vary due to delegates experience or issues around available livestock. 

Course prerequisite: None

Certificating Body: Lantra 

Course Length: 1 day

Course Times: 9.30am to 4.00pm or to suit client.

Instructor: Eddie Willmott

Cost: price on application

Venue: To suit client

Maximum Trainees: 4

Our Cattle Hoof Trimming course will give you the information to be able to:

  • Trim overgrown hooves to the correct size and shape in a safe manner
  • Avoid any unnecessary stress to the cow, using
  • Single action hoof cutters
  • Hollow ground knives 
  • An Allgau hoof chisel.
  • Maintain sharp tools in good condition
  • Describe the normal walking movement of a cow
  • Describe hoof growth variations
  • Identify common hoof diseases.

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