Color-coded hoof blocks make it easier to find the right one. They feature a measuring line, eliminating the need for a separate mixing cup and improving blocking efficiency. The added thickness and angled toe design helps reduce stubbing of the cow’s toe or catching of the block.
Labeled for: beef and dairy cattle
Species: cattle
For adhesive: Mix powder and liquid in a well-ventilated area. Pour liquid up to the line in the mixing toe; then add about 50 grams of the powder. Do not fill toe completely; leave extra room for mixing.
Use mixing stick to gently push the powder into the liquid. Once a majority of powder is in liquid, mix quickly. Use stick to push substance to the top of the mixing toe. Slide wood block into the bottom of the mixing toe. Use mixing stick to pull mixture, three quarters of the way onto the block, leaving about an inch of block exposed.
Quickly apply block to good claw using mixing toe to guide around the hoof. Leave about 3/16 inch of glue between the claw and block. Use the mixing toe to smooth excess glue around the claw to help hold the block.
Give time for adhesive to dry and harden (2 to 3 minutes) before lowering the foot to the ground. Release hoof quickly, allowing cow to put weight entirely on block. Let the animal adjust weight to the block for a few seconds to make sure block stays on. Release cow from holding chute.
Remove in 6 to 8 weeks to eliminate the risk of over-burdening the ‘healthy’ claw.
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