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  • @johnmc8785
    @johnmc8785 29 днів тому +320

    Bulls are interesting creatures. My late in-laws had a neighbor with a very aggressive bull, who would rush the fence when anyone came near. Then one day, we see our five-year-old daughter, sitting by the fence reading out loud. Then we saw the bull, down on the ground, leaning his head toward our daughter, apparently enthralled. In subsequent visits, the bull would do a happy dance when he saw our daughter, and turned into a one-ton puppy.

    • @huwhitecavebeast1972
      @huwhitecavebeast1972 13 днів тому +19

      They are sensitive, underestimated creatures.

    • @frankrueger8538
      @frankrueger8538 12 днів тому +7

      And his name was Ferdinand, right? Great story, thanks for sharing. I’m just leery of anything weighing 1.5-2,000 pounds, cranky or exuberant. My 100 pound dog does me in regularly. An animal with
      hooves their size-nope, no thanks.

    • @mrmanic4151
      @mrmanic4151 12 днів тому +13

      That's one of the nicest stories I've read in a long time. Thanks for sharing buddy.

    • @stephenad475
      @stephenad475 9 днів тому +6

      Fabulous. I had a similar experience with the steer my brother was showing for 4-H back around 1970. I could hold his halter and he raise up on his hind legs as tall as I was and really freaked my mother out. He never came close to me and only did it with me, I was 8 years old.

    • @user-gm2dk4hs9h
      @user-gm2dk4hs9h 3 дні тому +1

      That’s adorable animals just have a way with kids it’s just amazing

  • @tamstorck580
    @tamstorck580 Місяць тому +1626

    My 17 year old cousin was crushed to death by a Hereford bull that he had raised from a small calf. Bulls can be very dangerous, especially when in pain or in fear. Bless your heart for your care of this magnificent animal.

    • @cloud5buster
      @cloud5buster Місяць тому +87

      Hand-raised bulls (cattle in general) are by far the most dangerous.

    • @thelostone2008
      @thelostone2008 Місяць тому +93

      ​@@cloud5buster honestly most animals, for example Kevin the Emu from wildlife rescue was hand raised and he's got the worst temper out of all of them.

    • @nettewilson5926
      @nettewilson5926 29 днів тому +16

      Damn😢

    • @nettewilson5926
      @nettewilson5926 29 днів тому +6

      @@cloud5busterwhy?

    • @natd602
      @natd602 29 днів тому +68

      @@cloud5busterI wonder if it’s because they’re somewhat “spoiled” and feel too comfortable around people.

  • @mehoimenoy
    @mehoimenoy Місяць тому +330

    People constantly underestimate just how stupidly scared cows get and how accident prone they truly are. As someone that grew up working with cows, I love seeing people like you that genuinely care for the animals they work with. Much love from Florida

    • @longbowshooter5291
      @longbowshooter5291 Місяць тому

      I read somewhere a while back that more people die from cow attacks than shark attacks.

    • @PlasmicAngel-iw1rw
      @PlasmicAngel-iw1rw 28 днів тому +6

      Bad stewardship to let the cow get into this condition and even worse to keep him there.

    • @morrigan908
      @morrigan908 27 днів тому +25

      ​@@PlasmicAngel-iw1rw Monday-morning quarterbacking much? Have you ever asked a bull to politely present his hooves to inspect them? The farmer, who you're accusing of neglect with no basis, very likely didn't know the bull had a hoof problem until he started limping, and then he got his farrier out to look at him as soon as he could. I had two horses that developed abscesses several times a year, minimum. I knew they had an abscess when they started limping, but sometimes I couldn't get my farrier out for a week because he already had full barns scheduled. He'd swing by on his way past sometimes, but I was out of luck if he was booked solid for a week in the opposite direction.
      You have no clue what the circumstances are behind this bull's lameness or how well he's maintained. Since a bull is a very important asset to a dairy farm, I'm guessing no expense is spared on his care. Your assumption that he's neglected makes you sound foolish and tells everyone that you have no clue about large livestock.
      Side note - I'm not sure if cow trimmers call themselves farriers or if the term farrier is even used in Scotland. In the US, a farrier trims and shoes horses. I welcome input from anyone who isn't completely ignorant and just slinging baseless accusations from behind the keyboard.

    • @feraynironmane8101
      @feraynironmane8101 27 днів тому +12

      @@morrigan908Sounds like an anti-dairy/vegan person with that comment. I say your response was both well articulated and respectful.

    • @RaspberrySuprise
      @RaspberrySuprise 25 днів тому +8

      Even a big beefy bull is still a prey animal at heart and will react accordingly if it feels threatened.

  • @frankrueger8538
    @frankrueger8538 20 днів тому +203

    I’m an 80-year old lady. Your channel is as likely as I am to get close to a cow anymore. I’m fascinated by your work, the equipment, techniques, etc. I can understand the cows perfectly well, but are you aware that you have quite an accent? So glad to find your channel; thank you. It’s a pleasure to watch and this last one was remarkable. Great music too. 🎶 Thanks

  • @OutsideGalaxy
    @OutsideGalaxy Місяць тому +2052

    Honestly not wanting to get close enough to touch an unrestrained animal that could very easily kill you is an understandable precaution

    • @melina001a
      @melina001a Місяць тому +24

      Yeah discreation is the better part of valour as they say!

    • @samanthatuton6927
      @samanthatuton6927 Місяць тому +7

      Well done Graeme fantastic job x

    • @maryarangua9711
      @maryarangua9711 Місяць тому +7

      I'm not nearly as impressed with matadors after this!

    • @kitkatboy5814
      @kitkatboy5814 Місяць тому

      ...❤​@@melina001a

    • @Mercmad
      @Mercmad Місяць тому +4

      My Neighbor got gored by a "gentle" bull a few years ago. She got opened up and nearly died. The Bull did though...died that is.

  • @bvillebikelady3651
    @bvillebikelady3651 Місяць тому +1845

    Bulls are quick, and an injured bull can be exceptionally short-tempered. That took courage, just going in the pen with this one. You handled him well.

    • @toyotaecw
      @toyotaecw Місяць тому +8

      A bull on a dairy farm in the 21st century means your repro is terrible.

    • @rosemaryabbott1020
      @rosemaryabbott1020 Місяць тому +22

      @@toyotaecw I've seen many AIs not take. They can cost a lot of money for nothing.

    • @joewhitt2073
      @joewhitt2073 Місяць тому +16

      My Dad showed his fullback moves getting chased by a huge Brangus Bull. They are quick.

    • @melina001a
      @melina001a Місяць тому +19

      Yeah big boy he is, takes some guts to bevin the same area as that bull, 'gentle' right...that before or after he tries to squish you lol

    • @SherryJefcoat
      @SherryJefcoat Місяць тому +3

      😂ex

  • @JD-hh9io
    @JD-hh9io 27 днів тому +152

    There is a Jersey bull down the road. His name is Rosco. He is about the most friendliest fellow you will ever meet. He was an unwanted yung one about to be put down and the fine folks down the road took him in, gave him a home and we are all the more grateful to have Rosco as a neighbor.

    • @charleswieand4445
      @charleswieand4445 25 днів тому +25

      Seen a story of farmer had a-baby bull as pet always friendly after years of puppy dog love , he was found stomped .
      Bulls should never be trusted

    • @pheonixrose2995
      @pheonixrose2995 20 днів тому +1

      That’s wonderful ❤

    • @glenalguire6960
      @glenalguire6960 19 днів тому

      Jersey bulls are the most dangerous , so be careful my freind

    • @eily_b
      @eily_b 19 днів тому +1

      He still can snap

    • @JD-hh9io
      @JD-hh9io 18 днів тому +2

      @@eily_b he's been hanging around with the goats and chickens for years and loves to be scratched and fed grass and what ever you feed him. Maybe because there are no cows around? I don't know. But he gets to walk around the feild and comes back for dinner. Never shown any aggression. He's just old Roscoe.

  • @seanburke997
    @seanburke997 22 дні тому +31

    I have no idea what I'm watching when your videos pop up, but they are fascinating. It's obvious you care for these animals a great deal.

  • @gingw7333
    @gingw7333 Місяць тому +607

    Had a patient once who got nearly every bone in his body crushed in a chute by a bull. He suffered for several weeks before passing away. Always wise to show respect and extreme caution when working with large animals.

    • @RICDirector
      @RICDirector Місяць тому

      Most bull related fatalities are crushing injuries from being pinned by the bull against whatever....not sure you could pay me enough to get in a pen with any bull, but dairy bulls are the WORST.

    • @bkitteh6295
      @bkitteh6295 Місяць тому +39

      That is horrific! The poor man and his family must have suffered terribly. 🥺 I think I'll stick to teaching on Zoom.

    • @nettewilson5926
      @nettewilson5926 29 днів тому +15

      That’s so sad and awful

    • @kasey9067
      @kasey9067 29 днів тому +21

      OMG, how horrible, that poor man suffered badly. I confess I'm a city girl & have watched bull riding but I've never seen a bull in real life and they scare the crap out of me.

    • @user-bs2ut2ic2l
      @user-bs2ut2ic2l 28 днів тому +9

      It seems the hoof composition is much tougher than the cows.

  • @jenerhart7025
    @jenerhart7025 Місяць тому +840

    There is a difference between being afraid of and having respect for a creature that could kill you with a kick.

    • @leeannjohnson1808
      @leeannjohnson1808 Місяць тому +34

      My guy got tossed over the head and shoulders of a bull he'd raised from a bottle. The farmer took it seriously, and no one played with Ferdinand after that!
      My guy also got bounced off the ceiling of the barn by a cow and ended up in ICU bleeding from every hole in his head. The Vet said a smaller man (6'2" as a teenager) would have been killed. And thus ended the dream of becoming a large animal veterinarian!
      Safety first guys, always!

    • @catrice1296
      @catrice1296 Місяць тому +4

      @@leeannjohnson1808holy crap????!?!?!

    • @leeannjohnson1808
      @leeannjohnson1808 Місяць тому +2

      Seriously!

    • @EternallyGod
      @EternallyGod Місяць тому

      Been kicked many times.....just leaves a big bruise and hurts for a few days.

    • @lornacy
      @lornacy Місяць тому +4

      Agreed ... Respect to the critters and those who work with them.

  • @stillcoolnana
    @stillcoolnana 2 дні тому +4

    I am a city girl and don’t know a thing about raising farm animals, but seeing these animals walking around in very wet mush (that is probably mostly poop) it seems like they would be prone to having frequent infections in their hooves. It must be quite a job, and expense to keep them healthy. Much respect to all involved. 😊👍🏻

  • @no1nderwhy
    @no1nderwhy 17 днів тому +7

    Cudos to this farmer, taking care of his cows hooves.

  • @user-rc9jf8ng2k
    @user-rc9jf8ng2k Місяць тому +84

    I lost it when they used the cow as bait for the bull. "Help me step-brother I'm stuck in the Crush." hahahaha

  • @mikeabbitt8309
    @mikeabbitt8309 Місяць тому +572

    The knot is called a ‘Figure 8’ here in the USA. It’s is a very versatile knot that is used in Rescue quite frequently.

    • @harryjules369
      @harryjules369 Місяць тому +13

      Square knot

    • @xxrockraiderxx
      @xxrockraiderxx Місяць тому +65

      It's also called a Figure of 8 knot in the UK as well. At least it is by climbers such as myself who use it for trying the rope to our harness.

    • @DeputatKaktus
      @DeputatKaktus Місяць тому +39

      Figure 8 is also the term we Germans use. It is used in various applications. I learned it as a life guard and still use it in the fire service where it’s also part of the curriculum.

    • @mikeabbitt8309
      @mikeabbitt8309 Місяць тому

      @@harryjules369, no

    • @TheOReport1994
      @TheOReport1994 Місяць тому +9

      To my uneducated mind, I would have called it a serpentine knot just because it coils across itself, but it being referred to a figure 8 knot does make more sense!

  • @bch5513
    @bch5513 23 дні тому +19

    Sooo good to see cows that have owners that have such good preventative routine maintenance. Warms the ❤️

  • @Cheshyre.
    @Cheshyre. 6 днів тому +5

    I come from several generations of farmers, and my grandfather used to say how stupid angus cows were. And he was right. (He was a very gentle man, he could go out there and put his hand on his cows, and they would follow him in the fields). I think he would have liked this bull.

  • @Boe-Temeraire
    @Boe-Temeraire Місяць тому +383

    poor bull looks like he was in so much pain. I'm glad you're able to help.

    • @davidalejandrolopezportill8375
      @davidalejandrolopezportill8375 Місяць тому +18

      Ace? Glad to meet one as well!

    • @westzed23
      @westzed23 Місяць тому +17

      Me too.🖤🤍💜

    • @Starfevre
      @Starfevre Місяць тому +12

      Represent!

    • @Logabogabo
      @Logabogabo Місяць тому +2

      Funny how all the comments are missing the fact that this is a wholesome comment but SOOOOO interested in the fact your ace. Wow

    • @westzed23
      @westzed23 Місяць тому +8

      @@Logabogabo Aces are not usually posting their aceness. We are shy and it's nice to come across other aces. So we celebrate each other.

  • @NeilGates
    @NeilGates Місяць тому +284

    I think it's so adorable that they know exactly where to go up the path on their own!! I was traumatized as a child when a cow attacked me while I was strapped in a chair. Your channel and has helped me get over being afraid of cows. I've actually been trying to walk through the cow barns at the fair lately too. Thank you. I'm Neil. An indigenous member of the Seneca Nation in New York. We owe you so many thanks for your support through out time. It's not forgotten!

    • @Logabogabo
      @Logabogabo Місяць тому +12

      How did you get in the chair? Please explain

    • @RachelSings21
      @RachelSings21 Місяць тому +12

      You were strapped into a chair?! What??

    • @AB-jq1el
      @AB-jq1el Місяць тому +7

      If you don't mind, could you please explain what happened??

    • @Feraloidies
      @Feraloidies Місяць тому

      Im assuming a highchair
      ​@@RachelSings21

    • @chainsaw_monday
      @chainsaw_monday Місяць тому +7

      This story needs more details shared please lmao.

  • @MrBeatboxmasta
    @MrBeatboxmasta 26 днів тому +26

    He is indeed a gentle giant. Confused and uncomfortable and even in pain and yet, showed zero aggression.

    • @ronlee6590
      @ronlee6590 26 днів тому +1

      Seemed to me that big guy turned towards our good knight, causing him to smack him w/the stick & yell. He had to direct the bull away.

    • @MrBeatboxmasta
      @MrBeatboxmasta 25 днів тому +8

      @@ronlee6590 That was confusion. If the bull was aggressive, he would been much more animated and possible even charged.

  • @freedomwalksinbeauty
    @freedomwalksinbeauty 21 день тому +25

    Fans might enjoy taking a look at Tilly's story. An Australian cattle dog bred to move bulls by biting their rear hocks, Tilly is now retired but still as tough as they come. Her owner, veteran Luke Evans and his wife Sam produce a fab UA-cam channel called 'The Farm'. Loads of rescued and rehabilitated dogs and Tilly's journey through pain is eye popping. Luke is the best dog man out there, another true expert worth watching just like The Hoof GP. This Bull just reminded me of how brave and fearless the cattle dog is.

    • @w.sommen5209
      @w.sommen5209 20 днів тому +4

      Hi, agree . Everybody who loves dogs should watch “ the farm” with Luke, Sam and their 20 rescue dogs!

  • @brmam1385
    @brmam1385 Місяць тому +89

    You basically fitted Mr Grumpy Bull with a neon green stilletto to ease his pain. Good on ya!👍♥

  • @irisravenhild9060
    @irisravenhild9060 Місяць тому +97

    You can tell he's quite a handsome bull.
    The cows can't get enough of him. 🤣

    • @coolcpa3321
      @coolcpa3321 Місяць тому +3

      Quite a magnificent beast!

  • @marymorrison2484
    @marymorrison2484 25 днів тому +8

    I was so stressed for you and the bull. I'm so glad there are people like you doing this kind of important work.

  • @danmiller7079
    @danmiller7079 21 день тому +21

    Worked on a dairy farm during my high school days (‘70-‘74) that was across the street from the trailer park I lived in. Boy did I get dirty and stinky but I loved every minute. We had 2-3 bulls in each feed lot and once in a while we would have to help the farmer and the vet to try and corral these huge beasts. Once that was done the vet turned to and did what had to be done. I gained a lot of respect for the bulls but also for the cows. When the cows that were pregnant were moved to the calving pasture, they had a tendency to become a little testy. One of my friends one night thought it might be a good idea to go into the calving pasture and try to pet a calf while the mom was adult 10 ft. away. I tried to warn him but he thought he was quicker than that “big fat cow”. He learned that “big fat cows” can run real fast while protecting their calves. He barely made it under the fence when that cow stopped short of the fence. He never doubted me again. That about 50 or so years ago and I still love the smells of the dairy and LOVE rodeo. God bless Chris LeDoux! (and cows!)

    • @aliceinoregonland3942
      @aliceinoregonland3942 21 день тому +2

      I grew up on a dairy in AZ. I can smell my childhood watching these videos! Brings back a lot of memories for sure! 😊😊😊🐮🐮🐮

    • @carolannroberts
      @carolannroberts 17 днів тому +1

      I grew up in a small town, it’s now 5000, but in the 70s it was in the low 3000s. I was considered a city girl because I lived a block from an alfalfa field! Lol. I’m still here, I love seeing the farm animals and have had to stop on the highway to let a flick of sheep go by more than once, and stop to let the dairy cows cross the road for milking. I’m all grown up now and still a city gal but now I’m 1/2 block from the alfalfa field!

    • @huwhitecavebeast1972
      @huwhitecavebeast1972 13 днів тому +1

      Rodeo is barbaric. Idk how someone can truly appreciate cows if they like rodeos.

    • @danmiller7079
      @danmiller7079 13 днів тому +1

      @@huwhitecavebeast1972 in all my years I’ve never seen cows in a rodeo. Only bulls, and the event is called bull riding and not cow riding. There is calf roping and calf tie down but the calves are steers (males). Cows are females. Thank you for the comment.

    • @summersong24
      @summersong24 5 днів тому

      I listen to Chris at night as I try to fall asleep!

  • @rynsithis9188
    @rynsithis9188 Місяць тому +239

    I'm glad you were ok. This goes to show that safety should be the number one priority. Wish you and the team the best. Keep doing what you do. Really enjoy your videos.

  • @sheilan6235
    @sheilan6235 Місяць тому +49

    Bulls can be dangerous. This handsome boy seemed like a nice animal, especially considering that he was in pain. Being scared of the grid on the floor didn’t help and neither did the slippery floors. You did an amazing job getting him into the crush as quickly as possible.

  • @ivy7642
    @ivy7642 23 дні тому +7

    The Bull really was a good boy, eh? Thanks for the valuable work you do to keep all of the animals in the best condition and healthy. With how much the animals provide, respect and care is the least we can give. Well done!

  • @gregedmand9939
    @gregedmand9939 Місяць тому +139

    The very last herd animal you can trust, is one sporting a full set of testicles. Fifty years on, I still carry the scars a stubborn stallion decided to give me. Even an experienced dairy farmer can end up on his back, with a usually cooperative bull kneeling on him, to better work him over with his poll. Thankfully the one I witnessed, survived. The caution Graham is showing, is based on hard earned experience.

    • @rawilliams5881
      @rawilliams5881 Місяць тому +41

      Testicles are the root cause of a lot of drama in the human world too.

    • @ZippedUpKitz
      @ZippedUpKitz Місяць тому

      @@rawilliams5881ROFLMAO…. I was about to say something VERY similar….

    • @VictoriaKempPhotos
      @VictoriaKempPhotos Місяць тому +13

      We had a baby sheep, a twin boy rejected by his mother. We bottle fed him, mothers him, played with him. When he got older, around a year, his hormones kicked in and everything was a target for his big horns. He knocked me to the ground and came at my face, I grabbed his horns, managed to stand and when he backed up to ram me again, I managed to get up a fence. I was 60 years old. He had his testicles and they did the thinking.

    • @melissabaliva2989
      @melissabaliva2989 26 днів тому +5

      @@rawilliams5881 Soooo TRUE lol🤣😅!!!

    • @madduxnagel2272
      @madduxnagel2272 25 днів тому +3

      @@rawilliams5881Oh my God dude💀

  • @darthdzl
    @darthdzl Місяць тому +127

    If anyone could get a bull to do the hokey pokey, it'd be you guys. 🤣 And I do love longer episodes, because I usually get to hear the lovely music at the beginning.

    • @moriganna67ify
      @moriganna67ify Місяць тому +5

      😂🎉😊

    • @malina1239
      @malina1239 Місяць тому +6

      True music on this channel is wonderful and a big part of why I love it so much❤

    • @RavenElise-yc7qn
      @RavenElise-yc7qn Місяць тому +3

      Babes loves it when he hears me singing along! 😊

  • @pauleckersley6132
    @pauleckersley6132 25 днів тому +5

    So, so appreciative of these men. Ive no skin in this industry but I do have sympathy for animals that dont realise how not to get into situations.

  • @christinemccoy4471
    @christinemccoy4471 28 днів тому +10

    First time i cried while you're working on that bull. Thank you for caring

  • @pattijareo7423
    @pattijareo7423 Місяць тому +108

    Wow. You guys earned every accolade working with that bull. Safety first ALWAYS! What an awesome job. If that poor bull understood what just happened, he'd be on his knees thanking you! And he wouldn't mind a bit. Graeme and crew, you're the best!

    • @pawsedclaws
      @pawsedclaws Місяць тому +12

      Technically, he was on his knees. We just didn’t realize he was thanking them. 😂

    • @leeannjohnson1808
      @leeannjohnson1808 Місяць тому +6

      The look in his eyes was more one of "....when I get out of here....." than "thanks, HGP and crew, you rock!"!

  • @judystine7901
    @judystine7901 Місяць тому +56

    Even in a potentially dangerous situation you are so concerned about the bull’s wellbeing. I admire your compassion and courage while taking on a precarious task. ❤

  • @landesimo
    @landesimo 23 дні тому +8

    I know how sharp those blades are, and seeing the force you have to use just to shave a thin bit is a testament to have tough those hoof horns are. Well done!

  • @roxannahartless6846
    @roxannahartless6846 16 днів тому +5

    Poor Bull 😢 I hope he gets better soon. Much Love.

  • @patpierce4854
    @patpierce4854 Місяць тому +86

    I believe I saw farming injury statistics that mentioned the most common deadly injuries in the UK occur with cattle….not surprising when you consider how much larger they are compared to people. ❤️🐄

    • @sternoclavicularjoin
      @sternoclavicularjoin Місяць тому +5

      They scare the hell out of me

    • @ManoredRed
      @ManoredRed Місяць тому +3

      Well, its certainly not going to be chickens slaughtering people.

    • @sternoclavicularjoin
      @sternoclavicularjoin 29 днів тому

      @@ManoredRed don’t underestimate chickens…they can be vicious little swine

    • @DaveCompton5150
      @DaveCompton5150 21 день тому

      Think of a 200lb person with size 12 shoes stepping on you......then image an animal 10x heavier on a foot 1/10 the size.

  • @donaldtriumph1682
    @donaldtriumph1682 Місяць тому +97

    Having worked with dairy herds and their bulls, people have no real appreciation as to how massively powerful and big they are. One bull that springs to mind was WALKABOUT he got that name because he stuck his head through a 12ft 5 bar gate and went walkabout with both gate posts hanging of each end of gate. Good days.😂😂😂

    • @natd602
      @natd602 29 днів тому +1

      That is hilarious. Please tell me you witnessed that

    • @donaldtriumph1682
      @donaldtriumph1682 29 днів тому +4

      @@natd602 we did have a photograph but unfortunately haven’t seen it for some years.

    • @candyyoungk9515
      @candyyoungk9515 28 днів тому +1

      😂

    • @lil-pix799
      @lil-pix799 27 днів тому +1

      😂

    • @jeraldbottcher1588
      @jeraldbottcher1588 24 дні тому +1

      I remember there was one call Old Rock A Walking near Salisbury MD. they named a road after him

  • @christinaburney5935
    @christinaburney5935 19 днів тому +3

    You always care so much for how the cows feel, and their pain.

  • @petebetz5358
    @petebetz5358 17 днів тому +3

    I used to maintain a couple of hoof trimming trucks 20 years ago. The truck would flip the cow on its side to do the hoof trimming. This system of keeping the cow upright, is fantastic! And the cows seem much happier with it.

  • @MySunnyBoyEli
    @MySunnyBoyEli Місяць тому +51

    You are the kind of person I love to learn from! The way you educate us random internet folk, and the support/encouragement you offer CraigieBoy, Kevin, and anyone else you work with is really inspiring! I am entering into the veterinary medical field, and though I am not specializing in bovine hoof health, the information you provide is absolutely wonderful to assist in interdisciplinary cooperation in the interest of animal health.

    • @westzed23
      @westzed23 Місяць тому +12

      Good luck as you go forward in your education. We always need more people to care for animals with compassion.

    • @brmam1385
      @brmam1385 Місяць тому +9

      The years of experience & treatment Graeme & crew have accrued are going to help you so much in your veterinary studies. Smart of you to learn from him! Good luck!

  • @Justin85perrine
    @Justin85perrine Місяць тому +34

    Very happy you brought the music back in the videos. Thanks for helping the animals.

  • @trishcacciato1577
    @trishcacciato1577 Місяць тому +1

    Do you know what’s made you so popular my love? It’s your voice, your love of cattle, and incredible communication skills. The little accent doesn’t hurt either. All my love from Canada ❤❤

  • @jamesmcdonald5868
    @jamesmcdonald5868 28 днів тому +6

    Just float upon your channel here in the States.
    I am of the Clan Ranald from 1640.
    I am of American blood, but only second generation removed from Cologne Scotland.
    My family started the Largest mill in Cologne gyrations ago.
    I am James Robert McDonald.

  • @judyrodriguez5628
    @judyrodriguez5628 Місяць тому +113

    GP he’s your camera 🎥 man filming everything , well please introduce him to your viewers thank you 😊❤

    • @michaelheuer8123
      @michaelheuer8123 Місяць тому +20

      I second this motion! Lol

    • @TheHoofGP
      @TheHoofGP  Місяць тому +91

      I already have but you must have missed him …. He has a fantastic name!!!!! (His name is also Graeme)

    • @judyrodriguez5628
      @judyrodriguez5628 Місяць тому +17

      @@TheHoofGP hello Graeme

    • @simonemewett7599
      @simonemewett7599 Місяць тому +4

      Hi graeme 👋👋

    • @helenfunk6385
      @helenfunk6385 Місяць тому +12

      Way to go Craig, nice to see the results from the previous trim!

  • @kated3165
    @kated3165 Місяць тому +75

    He's actually pretty sweet considering how well he deals with someone yelling and jumping in front of him and giving him annoying whacks! 😅
    He'll probably be in a better mood once he's all healed!

  • @jewdd1989
    @jewdd1989 День тому

    The dedication you have to rescue every bull and cow is amazing! They may not think to thank you… or can’t but I guarantee after some time they realize you’re one of the good guys for making their hooves feel much much better! Incredible work, just amazed at how much ingenuity, skill and determination it takes but well worth it

  • @SorosPhuvix
    @SorosPhuvix 14 днів тому +2

    Honestly, even with all the pain he's obviously in and the general stress of being in a weird contraption as a prey animal, the bull was very gentle and lovely.

  • @karenokeson2705
    @karenokeson2705 Місяць тому +149

    I'm glad everyone came out of this ok. Hopefully the crush control will be ok, too. Thank you for working with these beautiful animals. Enjoy some family time. 💚🐃

  • @bevjensen4311
    @bevjensen4311 Місяць тому +49

    Wow reminds me of a Holstein bull we had mean sob 1968 didn’t have all these cool gadget you have now.
    It took 6 men and chains to subdue him 2 holes in the barn wall ripped the door off the hinges almost took my uncle’s eye out. Thank goodness for the equipment you have now. Great job you are brave men!!

  • @julianaumowicz6911
    @julianaumowicz6911 22 дні тому +2

    I'm so amazed by the size difference between cow and bull hooves! He's beautiful and you can see as he loosens up that he's feeling much better already.

  • @CMJ-RebarBoss
    @CMJ-RebarBoss 20 днів тому +1

    I am absolutely amazed by what you do. I grew up in the Midwest around farms with cows 🐮 and horses 🐎. I was never involved enough to know if the cattle were cared for with as much tender kindness that you display in every single thing you do. I can only hope that the cattle and dairy cows are loved as much here in the U.S. as they are by you! ❤

  • @moriganna67ify
    @moriganna67ify Місяць тому +18

    I love that this was a longer video and learning about bulls. They are bucky, and even if our foot got stepped on, it can be dangerous. Man, Graem is some kind of magic. Craigie Boy, WTG! What a great trimmer you are becoming. Hope you can rest. What a big job.

  • @captbeardy
    @captbeardy Місяць тому +24

    Watching you all working with the bull where it’s obvious that none of you are completely at ease with a tonne of agitated beef but where you still remain (mostly) calm and professional just gives me greater respect for you and the boys. It’s when you have to deal with the challenging aspects of the job when your true professionalism shows.

  • @capt.bart.roberts4975
    @capt.bart.roberts4975 Місяць тому +1

    I've said it here before, you can hear and see the care with which you treat your charges, it is heartening to see. May you and yours be safe and stay free.

  • @tinawilstrup955
    @tinawilstrup955 Місяць тому +1

    What I was happy to see here, was how attentive you were in regards to the bulls safety and well being, all the while trying to help his hoof problems 🥰 hope he's better soon 🙏

  • @antrazitaj5209
    @antrazitaj5209 Місяць тому +21

    not being afraid of bulls is one thing, not having respect of them and the damage they can do is another

  • @herstoryswitness
    @herstoryswitness Місяць тому +13

    Who knew trimming cow toenails would be so interesting?😊

  • @michaelr.2428
    @michaelr.2428 8 днів тому

    I thoroughly enjoyed this bulls trim HGP. Nice to see the team work, and the care and respect for the Bull. Crack On!!

  • @djohnson9857
    @djohnson9857 15 днів тому +1

    I used to have a carpentry workshop on a sheep farm, I loved seeing what went into a farmers day and how much goes into getting food on our plates. There's sp many other people, like yourself involved too. Your industry deserves so much more acknowledgement and respect, we should all know where are food comes from and your channel is a public service, thank you. :)

  • @Darkalyle
    @Darkalyle Місяць тому +26

    I feel sorry for the big boy. I'm glad you got to him and he wasn't too much trouble for you so you and your team could help him.

  • @serenity6415
    @serenity6415 Місяць тому +16

    You wrangling him into the crush yourself reminded me of a starship captain going into the malfunctioning warp core himself, rather than ordering his commanding officer to. I don't think that's great strategy for a ship captain, but it shows your character, compassion and grace of spirit. I hope you'll show an update sometime so we can see how well your amazing glue fares. This is the ultimate test

  • @gordonstamper1362
    @gordonstamper1362 Місяць тому +1

    Kudos! Great patience and compassion shown towards that ailing bull.

  • @grantwriter7777
    @grantwriter7777 22 дні тому +2

    Begins at 8:30 Poor old Billy standing hock deep in muck. No wonder he's got hoof problems. Fascinating video.

  • @sharonm3677
    @sharonm3677 Місяць тому +21

    Well, that kept my heart pumping at a faster rate! What a massive animal to be trimming but the farmer must be so extremely pleased that you did it. Beautiful bull. ❤❤

  • @tiznadabai85
    @tiznadabai85 Місяць тому +54

    That was a very tense situation, both you getting him in the crush, and dealing with everything you found. He's a beautiful creature, I hope he heals quickly.

  • @Narutosonicrule1245
    @Narutosonicrule1245 Місяць тому

    Thank you for helping him despite your hesitations to get closer with what happened to you. I'm sure he appreciates your efforts in helping him feel better, even through that long process. I hope he heals up well and soon, but he's probably feeling loads better form just the work you've done already. I'm also glad he wasn't very termpermental for you, I think he knew you wanted to help

  • @AmandaJane229
    @AmandaJane229 22 дні тому +1

    Wow. I was on the edge of my seat for the whole treatment for the bull. He did pretty darn well in that holding cage. There you go big guy you'll be right.❤ That's how you give bovine pedicures. HoofGP.

  • @Eyevoree
    @Eyevoree Місяць тому +17

    I work with dogs and seeing how livestock needs to be handled is so fascinating. Your love for animals shows. Poor boy was just scared and in pain and didn't know what was wrong. It takes some seriously good people to do what you and your team do.

  • @SherryPatton-jc7fn
    @SherryPatton-jc7fn Місяць тому +7

    Poor bull. Just imagine how much pain he was in. Your managed to make him feel better. Sweet ❤️

  • @gwillis01
    @gwillis01 7 днів тому +1

    You did your best to be fast and efficient under difficult circumstances. Good on you lad.

  • @barbaralucero2772
    @barbaralucero2772 24 дні тому

    I was so impressed with your patience and care...the respect for this bull was great to watch. Thank you for sharing.

  • @lauraansara5066
    @lauraansara5066 Місяць тому +24

    Man that whole session with the bull had me tensed up as if I was watching an action packed film!!

  • @steventhomas8964
    @steventhomas8964 Місяць тому +23

    I’m glad your okay. It speaks mountains about your leadership and caring nature by putting your safety at risk before your employees. I’m also glad you’re making videos more often it seems like and adding in some longer ones. Thank you

    • @mcculloch29
      @mcculloch29 25 днів тому +1

      That’s true for this video, but Graeme also mentioned that Craigie Boy gave this bull a trim a week or two beforehand, on one of Graeme’s days off! I wonder if that was the first experience Graeme’s team had with this bull, and if it was why Graeme made this video. Great skill, good sense and courage required from all.

  • @chantelmtpleasant8539
    @chantelmtpleasant8539 Місяць тому

    I’ve been watching your channel for years now and I have just introduced it to my daughter Waiwynn, who is 1. She never sits still to watch a video for long but sat through this whole episode. The HG is a family favourite! Thank you for the great content from Southern Ontario Canada ❤️

  • @user-dr7xw5tc5f
    @user-dr7xw5tc5f Місяць тому +23

    Good job ! I’m glad you didn’t get hurt. Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • @barbthomas4492
    @barbthomas4492 Місяць тому +10

    That was quite the trim! So glad that you got him out of the crush without him or you being injured.

  • @denisesalles7248
    @denisesalles7248 21 день тому

    I am watching this with rapt attention - your work is astounding - the help you provided to this bull has changed his life.

  • @cindywilson3647
    @cindywilson3647 24 дні тому

    You are incredibly brave! Thanks for caring so much for the animals.

  • @LauraE.9897
    @LauraE.9897 Місяць тому +14

    Wow Graeme, what a day. You picked the wrong day to cut down on the coffee! 😉 Glad you're all OK.
    💚 🐄 🧡 🐂 💚

  • @kylewright7596
    @kylewright7596 Місяць тому +36

    Seeing him almost break your crush with one kick was nuts. What a powerful creature, glad you could help him out

  • @pheonixrose2995
    @pheonixrose2995 20 днів тому +20

    I feel so sad for this gorgeous bull, seeing him scared and in so much pain. Wondering if his area was kept cleaner and not a wet mushy mess if this bull would have healthy hooves ? Seeing his walking on that slippery mess makes me sad and feeling like his environment is neglected. I am happy you could help him and the cows. They are all so beautiful and I wish they had a cleaner environment. I understand they poop and pee a lot and not trying to insult the owner at all. Just curious if the ground was kept dryer and cleaner if the bull would not have gotten these painful issues. Blessings from Florida ❤

    • @huwhitecavebeast1972
      @huwhitecavebeast1972 13 днів тому +3

      That's what I think. They seem to live lives of misery. This is why I don't eat meat, I don't want to be a part of this sort of thing.

    • @ericafoster4368
      @ericafoster4368 12 днів тому +9

      It was caused by his weight and stones . The pen he was in is just a holding pen for him to wait for the hoof trimmer, he said that that bull lives outside in a pasture. Bulls are prone to getting cracks and bruises in their feet due to their incredible weight,and when they step on stones they push up inside the cracks in the hoof cracking and bruising it even worse then bacteria get inside and cause infections and abscesses. That pen had nothing to do with the condition of his feet. If you watch this more you will see that most of the bulls have issues of one kind or another with their feet ,mostly caused by their weight.

    • @pheonixrose2995
      @pheonixrose2995 12 днів тому +4

      @@ericafoster4368 thank you, so sad though poor gorgeous guy.

  • @markhawkins3183
    @markhawkins3183 Місяць тому +1

    Wow Graham what ingenuity you just did for the Big Fella Awesome!!!❤

  • @deedorothypapineau6920
    @deedorothypapineau6920 Місяць тому +24

    You said the bull was rocking the crush. I thought it was his heart beating. He’s so powerful.
    I’m happy you, Craig and the KVP will live to work another day.
    The farm hand should have had the anti inflammatory shot ready while the bull was in the crush.

  • @michaelheuer8123
    @michaelheuer8123 Місяць тому +26

    Anyone else notice the easyfix stalls in the background? I'm not even a farmer and I still got all excited when I spotted them. Lol

    • @TheHoofGP
      @TheHoofGP  Місяць тому +10

      Yup - well spotted!!

  • @ZippedUpKitz
    @ZippedUpKitz Місяць тому +9

    That bull reminded me of my sweet baby boy, Rocky…. I raised him from birth and until the day he passed, I could go out to the paddock that led out to the pasture, whistle my special call for him and he would come running…. I could put a halter on him and lead him anywhere I wanted him to go… my dad on the other hand, couldn’t get near him… he hated my dad with a passion only a bull could have! He didn’t like my dad getting anywhere near HIS cows lol…. One summer when dad was out trying to work the cattle to get them all dipped and the boy calves "snipped," he comes up into the house and my mum is hollering for him to get the hell out of her house … I walked into the kitchen to see my dad covered in muck (mud and cow poop) standing there at the back door… I just started laughing…. He says to me, "GO GET THAT EFFING BULL OF YOURS SO I CAN GET MY CATTLE WORKED!" I had told him to wait until I got home so I could get Rocky out of the way for him but he didn’t listen and went on ahead of me anyway…lol…. Long story short, I walked out, whistled and Rocky came running…. Put a halter on him and walked him out to the back of the pasture to our favorite spot I used to bring him to when he was a baby… we would sit under the trees and he would,lay down next to me with his head in my lap… absolute craziest thing to see when a 2000 lbs bull has their head in the lap of a 16 year old girl out under a tree… I miss that big baby… he was something else….

    • @upstatenewyork
      @upstatenewyork 18 днів тому

      How did he die? Did you find him that way? So sad because you must have been devastated. Maybe still am. He sounds adorable. Rocky.

    • @quiltgalsews
      @quiltgalsews 16 днів тому

      We had a bull like that. Buster. He was like a huge puppy.

    • @ZippedUpKitz
      @ZippedUpKitz 16 днів тому

      @@upstatenewyork Rocky died of extreme old age… we had a large pasture where we put our seniors once they no longer were able to "perform." We never sent them to slaughter… Rocky was 25 years old when he passed away peacefully one night in the fall of 1999… he was a black angus bull and they generally can live 18-22 years but Rocky lived until he was 25 years old… and yes, I STILL miss that big baby… we never had another bull like him… I raised a lot of calves growing up on that farm… but never did I have a calf like Rocky… he would suck on my fingers after he had his bottle and even continued doing that as he grew up…. He always made me laugh after he would come charging up to me like he was going to run me over, but then come to a "screeching" halt and then head butt me and grabbed my fingers into his mouth to "nurse." When we would sit out under our tree in the back pasture with his head in my lap, he would suck on my fingers and fall asleep… I really miss that big bull… he surely was something else… and man, did he ever make beautiful babies!

    • @ZippedUpKitz
      @ZippedUpKitz 16 днів тому

      @@quiltgalsews yep… Rocky loved to play with this giant ball… he would knock it around the pasture and chase it… he also had a thing for the round hay rings… he would get his head stuck in them and then practically destroy them Trying to get out… my dad had to remove every other bar just to keep,him from getting stuck!

  • @RoundShades
    @RoundShades Місяць тому +3

    "in case something happens to me, keep filming, get the video monetized, and give it to my kids".
    Reminds me of my older brother.

  • @chrisomahony7166
    @chrisomahony7166 Місяць тому +4

    That knot's called a figure "8". The urgency in your voice, just shows the care and concern you have for these animals. Great work and video as usual guys!

  • @playinatlife5778
    @playinatlife5778 Місяць тому +36

    I've been a fan for a long time. This has become one of my favorite videos...I guess because it highlights the extraordinary care and compassion you and your team have for these animals. Good on 'ya! My Scottish ancestors would be proud!

    • @missindependent1973
      @missindependent1973 Місяць тому

      I’m from Scotland too! Paterson is my last name ❤

    • @playinatlife5778
      @playinatlife5778 Місяць тому

      @@missindependent1973 It's a small world! I think I have a common Scottish last name...but I was born here in a city named Paterson! lol

  • @michaelmontagner2279
    @michaelmontagner2279 27 днів тому

    What a great surprise. Nice way to start the day. She is very beautiful. Mathilde is so helpful. She is at the stable alot and is always helping. Thank you.

  • @sandragalati6281
    @sandragalati6281 26 днів тому

    Thank you for being helpful and kind to this big guy.

  • @moriganna67ify
    @moriganna67ify Місяць тому +25

    I had a run-in with a bull and was lucky I was a serious runner! 😂😂😂 😊❤

  • @crunks420
    @crunks420 26 днів тому +7

    Aw, he seemed very well behaved. What a gentleman. I bet he get's all the heifers.

  • @catherinemorris908
    @catherinemorris908 Місяць тому +37

    I love the bulls you feature on your channel!!!! They always have such wonderful personalities!

  • @JillRhoads
    @JillRhoads 22 дні тому

    Graham, Ive been watching u FOREVER and even have the hoodie to prove it! I loved the way you explained how u read the bull's body language. I could really see his pain there.

  • @sherylturnerturner1352
    @sherylturnerturner1352 26 днів тому +1

    Gosh, started watching you a few years back when you had about 5000 subs! Wow, congrats on the 2 million!!

  • @brendawilliams7836
    @brendawilliams7836 Місяць тому +15

    I love the humor you add to your videos! Sometimes you are downright funny!

  • @ryankelly369
    @ryankelly369 Місяць тому +11

    I started working last year at a local sale barn, and I've seen a few owly bulls and cows in the time I've been there. I have a lot of respect for our people back in the pens with those beasts, and this video is an excellent depiction of why.

  • @sandralobato7725
    @sandralobato7725 19 днів тому

    There are SO many different things happening on this earth. I am very grateful, that you guys have gotten expertise and putting your effort into helping animals out of such specific but impactful problems!

  • @janepp889
    @janepp889 Місяць тому +7

    Your safety is #1 … I’ve never trusted a bull knowing how powerful they are… great work as always 🤗

  • @Louisew1969
    @Louisew1969 Місяць тому +13

    Oh love him 🤗 he really wasn't sure where he was going and he was scared. As long as everyone is safe though 🤗🤗