On today’s video we treat a cow with several layers of sole separation and several pockets of digital dermatitis. CONTACT NATE THE HOOF GUY hooftrimmerguy@gmail.com
So….did anyone else get this channel randomly recommended, and ended up watching a video to the end, and is now hopelessly addicted…? Or is it just me??
I found a young bull in a pasture when I was a kid. I started visiting him every day and he'd play with me. He'd run and jump around and I'd chase him. He would charge up and skid to a halt so I could scratch his neck. Mom saw it once and it terrified her, thinking he was going to mow me down. All these years later I still remember him. ♥
In my teens I used to walk the dogs for this lady called Mrs Williams and she used to rent a land out to this farmer and all the cows he had he named them and there was this one particular Cow called Primrose and she was a jersey cow oh my God she was lush used to go up to her give her kisses and cuddles and she will just stand there one day I seen the farmer and he asked me if I seen any rubbish like carrier bags he asked me to pick them up because he had to have one cow put to sleep because it eat A bloody bag and because of the land what he was renting had a public footpath through it so every time Dick and Harry was going through I’m dropping the crap everywhere it broke his heart because the Cows Was like a family to him and I’m 53 years old now and I’ve never forgot it and I’ve never forgot Primrose may she rest in peace
My fav thing about Nate is he pets the Cows and really seems to have a lot of compassion and kindness and gentleness towards the cows. He genuiely seems like he cares about their well being!
I’ve been watching cow hoof trimming videos for quite some time now and I have to say by far you are the most gentle and kind. You’re respectful and loving with the cows you treat and I completely admire and respect you for it.
I don’t have any cows… don’t know anything much about them… but I’m utterly obsessed with Nate’s videos. It’s like ASMR. And I do feel educated and more knowledgeable about hooves! (Also it shocks me every time when he’s able to take so much horn off! But it’s so visually satisfying!) Wonderful work! Glad I stumbled across these videos 🤣
Your hoof trimming videos are by far the best around. No padding, no bs, just straight to the trimming with clear explanations, great technique and a very soothing voice! Thanks for sharing your skill with us!
I felt the same! The look on her face when he gave her a little pat and ear scratch at the end, though, was lovely - as if she was saying "thanks, Nate". Animals know who they can trust 💕
Oh when he takes the end of the knife and scrapes the crap out of a crevice ..... my eyes roll back and i get light headed. Must feel like heaven to the cow.
I don’t have any experience with cows. I’ve eaten them my whole life but that’s about it. It’s good to know that there’s people out there like you who give them a great quality of life. I stumbled on this channel and am hooked, just because I’ve eaten them doesn’t mean I’d want them to be in pain. It’s always satisfying to see no matter how horrible the hoof looks, they’re walking just fine by the end.
The amount of expertise and knowledge that not only does Nate know/possess, but that he is able to articulate intelligently AND plainly (for all of who aren't professional hoof trimmers)...is absolutely astonishing to me. Never before did I think I'd have an affinity towards cows or hooves, but here am I. Again!
I've been practicing hoof trimming on large chunks of parmesan cheese. If I want to simulate dermatitis, I just use blue cheese. I use powdered sugar instead of salicylic acid. I'm getting pretty good at it!
A little late on finding Nate's videos...I absolutely love how kind he is towards the animals and how well he sanitizes and cleans the hoof throughout the video, something other hoof experts tend not to do. So happy you found your calling Nate these animals are very lucky to have you care for them.
I watch another hoof guy from time to time but this channel is my favorite. Nate is gentle and tries not to hurt the cow, and he explains so well. The other guy...he's okay but he rushes and doesn't seem to care as much if he hurts them. Definitely for me, this is the best channel on this subject.
I've watched several hoof trimmers. I suspect the one you see as rushing is concerned about keeping the cow away from her friends too long. Cows get anxious away from the herd. I've also heard Hoof GP say several times that sometimes a little bleeding is unavoidable to make sure the cow recovers as quickly as possible. Especially when digital dermatitis is involved.
@@brigidtheirish Ya well I grew up on a farm with hundreds of cows, so my experience doesn't come from just 'watching hoof trimmers' on youtube lol .I am good with what I observed and what I said. And no...they don't get THAT anxious being away from the herd for a little while lmfao
@@brigidtheirish Uh huh. And I said what I said, and I am still good with it, since I grew up around this stuff. One guy is a bit of a butcher, and this guy, I find, much better at it...'style' or not.
@@SuperSPatrick And that's fine. Your initial description didn't say "butcher," just that he rushed and didn't *seem* to care as much. I just wanted to point out that there can be other things going on.
I grew up spending as much time as possible on my uncle’s dairy farm. My earliest memories are of being in the barn at milking time. Any time I see someone helping the gentle beasts I think that these animals fully appreciate the care they are given. Great work!
Nate, you are too kind brother. Sometimes it is the owners fault for letting this happen to their cows. And when people see this they put YOU on the spot and you have to clean up the mess. Preventative maintenance is the key.
I have no idea why this video was suggested to me, but I’m hooked. Me and my 12 year old daughter (who has wanted to be a vet since she was 4) watch your videos everyday now after she comes home from school. ☺️
As per usual, you’re an excellent hoof trimmer & narrator. Pretty extensive work you’ve done to treat this lesion. Btw, whenever you trim the tip of the claw & the amount & way you apply the salicylic acid is so satisfying, it’s one of my favorite parts of the hoof trim & treatment. I’d love to see a follow-up on this hoof. Happy Wednesday Nate!
I have absolutely no idea how I ended up watching over 20 videos so far about hoof care. YT algorithm works in mysterious ways. Captivating. I don’t see cows in Tokyo that often (read ‘never’) and never thought cows needed so much care for me to able to drink milk and eat burgers.
I noticed that not only are you very nimble when you carve the hoof, but you stand at funky angles sometimes so we can watch you work. I super appreciate it, Nate. And I appreciate the work you do.
Yes I Saw the same but to me that means reducing the quality of work jutso he can record for views on UA-cam.. this means over 100 hoof surgeries 1-2 wouyvet subpar treatment or even injury because the focutis on the recording, making sure camera is on front, etc
I want to tell you from the bottom of my heart that you care something special about each and ever cow. You take great pride in your work and WE all appreciate your attention to detail and your caring. You take great pride in your work. Keep it up.
Love all the breakdowns you hoof trimmers do. You can see a full story of what went up in a cows hoof for up to weeks and how to correct it all, almost always just on sight and it's always impressive.
She walks pretty good on the foot after her trim. Those lesions were pretty deep & they must have been really painful. Glad you got her in her way to healing.
2 part question, have you ever seen a foot and scratch your head wondering how your going to fix this,and have you ever shown us how you walk the girls in the gate I believe you call it. Great video Nate.
I have. Sometimes if they’ve had a leg injury it’s difficult to read how you should trim the foot for best comfort. They can be tricky. I’ve got a couple videos of me loading them in the chute. I couldn’t tell you which ones off hand though.
You might not see exactly how they walk into the gate, but Nate gave a great description of how the chute works in this video. ua-cam.com/video/JlSNDINXz58/v-deo.html
My mum: Thinks I’m watching rubbish silly UA-cam videos Also my mum: “Ella what are you watching” Me: “I’m watching this guy called Nate trim cow hooves. It’s very interesting.” Then my mums like: “wtf is wrong with our daughter.”
Hi I'm from Ontario Canada. Even though I haven't milked cows since I was 20, I find this fascinating. Mind you 45 years ago, I never heard of anyone coming to help a a cattle beast. They would '' go lame'' and soon was moved on. Way to go guys for all your work and compassion. Thankyou!
Wow, that was a fascinating video - i really appreciate the explanations you provide, Nate. So educational. She's a lovely cow (they all are) and she is in good hands.
The level of care you take is refreshing. Being from Wisconsin myself, I see alot of apathy from farmers and hands towards their animals. I love your channel
Hi nate am from st Vincent and the grenadines 🇻🇨 a beautiful island in the Caribbean, I have a farm with lots of cattles and by watching your shows I've learned so much thx you very much n keep up the good work...you are the best 👌 👍
I love you and hoof gp! Both of you are amazing at caring and explaining. You guys do such good work, I never realized how important it is to keep cows feet in good condition but we depend on them (and therefore you guys!) A lot. I love seeing it 🖤
I have a philosophical question for you, Nate. You are a professional with years of experience, compassion for your 'patients', understanding of your clients (the farmers), and you are methodical and patient. But what happens when you make a mistake? Such things must surely happen from time to time (a knife slip, not cutting out enough, etc) despite your best efforts. What is your personal philosophy on making mistakes and then fixing them?
If you’re careful mistakes are going to be minimal. Certainly nothing life threatening. A knife slip may delay healing but that’s about it. If I ever had an accident beyond that I’d certainly make the farmer aware of it. My customers I’ve had for years so we’ve built trust.
I have no clue how this channel popped up on my feed, but man I'm tellin ya I've already watched 8 videos back to back and I don't know why but I want to keep watching...
Nate...I really appreciate the close ups when you're done with the clean up. Really offers something to the viewer other channels don't. It's fascinating.
I grew up on a family dairy farm, and hoof trimming was something I saw regularly. It really is awesome to see the change in the cows when they get their issues taken care of. I don't recall anything too major with our herd, but I'm definitely fascinated by these videos.
People who addicted to this channel have something in common, that is, they are gentle, careful, merciful and love to see some one cured or released from suffering.
Hi Nate, I love your work, especially how gentle you are with the ladies :) But I didn't quite get yet, how often you visit those farms or how often the cows get trimmed. You visit them on a regular basis, right? Keep up the good work 😊
Each farm is different. This farm monthly. Others I’m there on a weekly basis and some I may visit every six months. Larger farms have more frequent visits because there’s more cows to trim. If there’s problems then they’ll call me. Each cow gets trimmed 2-4 times per year on average.
Excellent trim; that was a particularly big hoof regardless of the double sole! Question if you do see this: on the lateral claw where you put the block, there still seemed to be a small area of dirt where something might have been hidden. How do you know when to ignore such an area?
The outer hoof itself is like our nails, so they don't feel it just like trimming nails,but You may notice that the Cow flinches when he sprays the hoof because that's softer, like skin.
I understand toenails example, but you can tell once you go on pass the nail to the Cartlidge. Not to mention when you watch most of these done there’s a tool put in the middle to separate the feet so even though I’m sure he’s doing an amazing job. It does look, as if this particular cow was not getting 100% of a pain free process.
Q: Dermatitis on skin, specifically on small, domesticated pets, is normally caused by allergic reactions. With hooves, what causes the Dermatitis? Does it spread from the skin of the leg and cause damage to the hoof? And is there a difference between a fungal infection and a Dermatitis infection? Sorry for all the questions lol I've just found your channel a week or two ago and out of all the farrier/hoof care channels I like yours the best 🤗💕
"Why did the farmer not notice these double hoofs growing" I am a farmer and the answer is easy: the farmer did, but farmers are farmers, not hoof healers, otherwise if the farmer didn't notice the farmer woulnd't have hired nate to clean it. Also a farmer has more than 1 cow, and something like this takes indeed month's until the farmer takes action to call a hoof healer
Don't live on a farm, have no history with livestock.... but love watching these.... lol. You're doing great work, and really helping the animals out. Good on you, Sir
I like to see you videos Nate, it's really craftsmanship. I don't have cows I even don't have a farm. But never the less I love to see how you handle each problem. Keep on doing what you doing 👍. Greetings from The Netherlands.
Nate I think your videos are the best , you dont seem to let your ego take over and just let your wonderful work and descriptions allow us to enjoy what you do .
Maybe if they weren't locked indoors in a tiny pen standing on concrete in a layer of their own feces all, these issues wouldn't be so common. You've said yourself that these issues rarely occur in pasture-raised cows. What are your thoughts, Nate?
This heifer just came in from pasture actually prior to calving. Dermatitis is less prevalent in pasture cows but whiteline defects are common. I’ve got many videos from pasture herds on this channel. Manure isn’t the cause. Imbalances in the claws are the problem. Putting pressure at angles that cause defects in the whiteline to form.
Yeesh, I can't even imagine what walking around on that must've felt like for the poor thing. I'm glad none of the cattle, goats or sheep I've raised or helped folks out with have ever had an issue that dramatic!
When do you decide to use the knife versus the grinder on these issues? I noticed you used the knife to remove the excess soles and am curious why you choose one or the other for the initial excess sole removal.
There's a video somewhere on his channel where he answered this (really sorry, I can't remember which one or I'd leave you the link). He essentially said that the grinder is quicker but less precise so, if he isn't too sure what he's going to find, or he needs to go slowly/carefully around a wound, then he uses the knife. But, if he's trimming an area where he's confident he won't harm the cow with it, he'll use the grinder for speed. I remember being really impressed with his explanation because animal welfare was at the root of his choice, rather than personal convenience. Hope that helps 😊
When he has those holes and he can get the knife in there, he can also remove large chunks quickly while maintaining that precision as well. The grinder would have to eat away everything above it and he still risks digging too deep too quickly if it's loose and rips away.
Either one is fine. I thought it made more sense to use the knife here because I wanted to talk about estimating time frame of occurrence and it would be easier to see the horn thickness.
So….did anyone else get this channel randomly recommended, and ended up watching a video to the end, and is now hopelessly addicted…?
Or is it just me??
No I gotta say the same thing happened to me but now I'm hooked
Same here...never thought would find cows feet so interesting!
@@katieorr2195 right? I mean, I have horses & goats & alpacas but no cows. So I just find this thoroughly entertaining & quite satisfying actually……😏
I'm pretty sure that's how we all ended up here... And how we all now know about salicylic acid wraps, blocks, and white line lesions! 😂
Same!! I was recommended a video about 2 weeks ago… I’ve since watched almost all of his videos 🥴 And no I don’t have any cows.
7 AM drinking coffee, eating a donut, and I'm watching this...probably dermatitis with infection. I'm a cow hoof expert since watching Nates videos...
You captured the exact mood that i feel too!
7pm in South Africa and I've just had dinner and now watching this. I'm catching up quite quickly in becoming a bit of a cow hoof buff.
Oh, gosh ... Me, too. 🤭😏
😂
Love the comment! 🙌 Nate's awesome and I feel like a hoof expert myself even though I've never touched a cow
How to deal with 95% of cow's hoof problems:
1 - trim the hoof
2 - disinfect the wound
3 - glue a lego piece on the other hoof
Don't forget salisylic acid powder then vetwrap!!😉🙌
@@erikatowle8695 has to be a green wrap
@@seanmurphy9913 lol yes green wrap
@@seanmurphy9913 purple once in awhile😄
@@erikatowle8695 that’s if we are going CRAZY then we get the purple
There is something so oddly satisfying about these videos. For me, it's the problem solving, and the helping or caretaking of an animal.
Thank you for taking the time to do these videos Nate. I learn so much and really enjoy watching you take care of these sweet animals.
I love how uneasy she is when she puts the hoof down - and then how relieved she seems when she realizes she's NOT hurting!
@D B at least she is not suffering during life, It would be way worst on nature
and how he pats her head after. love it!
Oh she is still in pain, not as bad.
I found a young bull in a pasture when I was a kid. I started visiting him every day and he'd play with me. He'd run and jump around and I'd chase him. He would charge up and skid to a halt so I could scratch his neck. Mom saw it once and it terrified her, thinking he was going to mow me down. All these years later I still remember him. ♥
That sounds so beautiful, tell us more!
Awww
That's the cutest thing!!! So magical!
They're playful as puppies. Especially as calves.
In my teens I used to walk the dogs for this lady called Mrs Williams and she used to rent a land out to this farmer and all the cows he had he named them and there was this one particular Cow called Primrose and she was a jersey cow oh my God she was lush used to go up to her give her kisses and cuddles and she will just stand there one day I seen the farmer and he asked me if I seen any rubbish like carrier bags he asked me to pick them up because he had to have one cow put to sleep because it eat A bloody bag and because of the land what he was renting had a public footpath through it so every time Dick and Harry was going through I’m dropping the crap everywhere it broke his heart because the Cows Was like a family to him and I’m 53 years old now and I’ve never forgot it and I’ve never forgot Primrose may she rest in peace
My fav thing about Nate is he pets the Cows and really seems to have a lot of compassion and kindness and gentleness towards the cows. He genuiely seems like he cares about their well being!
Hello Anna how’s the weather over there
na, it's only for the money
its a common thing here in Wisconsin to love the dairy cows
Just like everyone that actually works with animals. Can't say anything about the corporate head though.
Tenderizing the meat before it’s cooked 😋
I love your confidence and knowledge about hoof care. Yay for easing these cows' pain. Your videos are addicting!
I’ve been watching cow hoof trimming videos for quite some time now and I have to say by far you are the most gentle and kind. You’re respectful and loving with the cows you treat and I completely admire and respect you for it.
I don’t have any cows… don’t know anything much about them… but I’m utterly obsessed with Nate’s videos. It’s like ASMR. And I do feel educated and more knowledgeable about hooves! (Also it shocks me every time when he’s able to take so much horn off! But it’s so visually satisfying!) Wonderful work! Glad I stumbled across these videos 🤣
Could have had a great pun with, "udderly" lol
I’m exactly the same. So satisfying and learning at the same time. 😊😍
He also has a very calming voice. I swear you could hire him to a hospital to calm down patients
@@viper2kilo519 that’s exactly what I was going to say! 🤗
UTTERLY obsessed huh? Don't know if you meant to do that and I know it's spelled different but if you did nice one 🤣
Your hoof trimming videos are by far the best around. No padding, no bs, just straight to the trimming with clear explanations, great technique and a very soothing voice! Thanks for sharing your skill with us!
Yes!! Other people have this big long intro and a lot of unnecessary filler. Though they do make more money on longer videos so i get it
Tru dat!
I just keep thinking (and saying) Poor Baby!
At least she's got someone like Nate to help her.
I felt the same! The look on her face when he gave her a little pat and ear scratch at the end, though, was lovely - as if she was saying "thanks, Nate". Animals know who they can trust 💕
Thank god I’m not alone 😭 this one was pretty bad 🥺 poor baby 😩
Oh when he takes the end of the knife and scrapes the crap out of a crevice ..... my eyes roll back and i get light headed. Must feel like heaven to the cow.
nice to have a profession that HELPS animals and for their good.
Same!
I don’t have any experience with cows. I’ve eaten them my whole life but that’s about it. It’s good to know that there’s people out there like you who give them a great quality of life. I stumbled on this channel and am hooked, just because I’ve eaten them doesn’t mean I’d want them to be in pain. It’s always satisfying to see no matter how horrible the hoof looks, they’re walking just fine by the end.
Non è ora di finire di mangiarle?
The amount of expertise and knowledge that not only does Nate know/possess, but that he is able to articulate intelligently AND plainly (for all of who aren't professional hoof trimmers)...is absolutely astonishing to me.
Never before did I think I'd have an affinity towards cows or hooves, but here am I. Again!
I've been practicing hoof trimming on large chunks of parmesan cheese. If I want to simulate dermatitis, I just use blue cheese. I use powdered sugar instead of salicylic acid. I'm getting pretty good at it!
Awesome!!
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Lol !
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Does the cheese heal?
It's nice that you care so much and pet them and scratch their ears when you're done... but I'm thinking B g they should get a cow treat, too.
I was eating an oatmeal raisin cookie today and offered some up to the cows but no takers. 🤷♂️
😃😃🌞🌞💚
Well my doctor used to give me a lolly, maybe they would like that.
@@NatetheHoofGuy This is literally the best thing I have ever read
Try a piece of bread. That is a treat for a cow!
A little late on finding Nate's videos...I absolutely love how kind he is towards the animals and how well he sanitizes and cleans the hoof throughout the video, something other hoof experts tend not to do. So happy you found your calling Nate these animals are very lucky to have you care for them.
Hello Amanda how’s the weather over there
I love watching cows get a medical pedicure at 2:30 in the morning. Best balance between educational and relaxing to watch.
I discovered it when I started getting bored of acne tightening videos. I didn't even know such a thing existed. now it's part of my life.
I watch another hoof guy from time to time but this channel is my favorite. Nate is gentle and tries not to hurt the cow, and he explains so well. The other guy...he's okay but he rushes and doesn't seem to care as much if he hurts them. Definitely for me, this is the best channel on this subject.
I've watched several hoof trimmers. I suspect the one you see as rushing is concerned about keeping the cow away from her friends too long. Cows get anxious away from the herd. I've also heard Hoof GP say several times that sometimes a little bleeding is unavoidable to make sure the cow recovers as quickly as possible. Especially when digital dermatitis is involved.
@@brigidtheirish Ya well I grew up on a farm with hundreds of cows, so my experience doesn't come from just 'watching hoof trimmers' on youtube lol .I am good with what I observed and what I said. And no...they don't get THAT anxious being away from the herd for a little while lmfao
@@SuperSPatrick Okay, okay. Just pointing out that different people have different styles and approaches.
@@brigidtheirish Uh huh. And I said what I said, and I am still good with it, since I grew up around this stuff. One guy is a bit of a butcher, and this guy, I find, much better at it...'style' or not.
@@SuperSPatrick And that's fine. Your initial description didn't say "butcher," just that he rushed and didn't *seem* to care as much. I just wanted to point out that there can be other things going on.
I grew up spending as much time as possible on my uncle’s dairy farm. My earliest memories are of being in the barn at milking time. Any time I see someone helping the gentle beasts I think that these animals fully appreciate the care they are given. Great work!
Thank you for petting her, I always love to see that 😄 Cows are so adorable!
Nate, you are too kind brother. Sometimes it is the owners fault for letting this happen to their cows. And when people see this they put YOU on the spot and you have to clean up the mess. Preventative maintenance is the key.
I have no idea why this video was suggested to me, but I’m hooked. Me and my 12 year old daughter (who has wanted to be a vet since she was 4) watch your videos everyday now after she comes home from school. ☺️
As per usual, you’re an excellent hoof trimmer & narrator. Pretty extensive work you’ve done to treat this lesion. Btw, whenever you trim the tip of the claw & the amount & way you apply the salicylic acid is so satisfying, it’s one of my favorite parts of the hoof trim & treatment. I’d love to see a follow-up on this hoof. Happy Wednesday Nate!
Yesss the AMOUNT!!
I love how you pay attention to the detail, and you treat them gently, each trim with purpose
0:09 "If you like double soles, you probably goin' to enjoy this video"
Me : "Who the hell can enjoy such thing?"
Also me : "Shit, that's me"
that's wonderful how technology has gotten better over for farm cows&other farm animals & really appreciate how you showed everything on 🐮 cow foot 🐮
I have absolutely no idea how I ended up watching over 20 videos so far about hoof care.
YT algorithm works in mysterious ways.
Captivating.
I don’t see cows in Tokyo that often (read ‘never’) and never thought cows needed so much care for me to able to drink milk and eat burgers.
I noticed that not only are you very nimble when you carve the hoof, but you stand at funky angles sometimes so we can watch you work. I super appreciate it, Nate. And I appreciate the work you do.
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Nate The Hoof Guy is a great guy.
Yes I Saw the same but to me that means reducing the quality of work jutso he can record for views on UA-cam.. this means over 100 hoof surgeries 1-2 wouyvet subpar treatment or even injury because the focutis on the recording, making sure camera is on front, etc
Nate has the right demeanor to make this channel relaxing and educational. I have no cows, yet I am intrigued by what he does. Keep up the good work.
One can also see that you really care for the animals. Like seeing you petting them on their heads when you have finished trimming them.
I want to tell you from the bottom of my heart that you care something special about each and ever cow. You take great pride in your work and WE all appreciate your attention to detail and your caring. You take great pride in your work. Keep it up.
Love all the breakdowns you hoof trimmers do. You can see a full story of what went up in a cows hoof for up to weeks and how to correct it all, almost always just on sight and it's always impressive.
Poor cow😔 как хорошо, вы помогаете ей выздороветь❤️
I like that you use more wrap than others I've seen. Makes me happy her little hoof is nice and secure from poop
She walks pretty good on the foot after her trim. Those lesions were pretty deep & they must have been really painful. Glad you got her in her way to healing.
Hello Alice how’s the weather over there
This channel is like the love child of two of my favorite sub genres: pimple popping, and soap cutting!
Poor girl she certainly was relief after your intervention. Thank you for sharing whit us your compassion.
I love the care Nate puts into his work
2 part question, have you ever seen a foot and scratch your head wondering how your going to fix this,and have you ever shown us how you walk the girls in the gate I believe you call it. Great video Nate.
I have. Sometimes if they’ve had a leg injury it’s difficult to read how you should trim the foot for best comfort. They can be tricky. I’ve got a couple videos of me loading them in the chute. I couldn’t tell you which ones off hand though.
@@NatetheHoofGuy thanks Nate great content.
You might not see exactly how they walk into the gate, but Nate gave a great description of how the chute works in this video. ua-cam.com/video/JlSNDINXz58/v-deo.html
@@rebalynn3117 thx 👍
I love how clean Nate’s hands and nails are when he removes his gloves.. shows great care for himself and the cows.
My mum: Thinks I’m watching rubbish silly UA-cam videos
Also my mum: “Ella what are you watching”
Me: “I’m watching this guy called Nate trim cow hooves. It’s very interesting.”
Then my mums like: “wtf is wrong with our daughter.”
Hi I'm from Ontario Canada. Even though I haven't milked cows since I was 20, I find this fascinating. Mind you 45 years ago, I never heard of anyone coming to help a a cattle beast. They would '' go lame'' and soon was moved on. Way to go guys for all your work and compassion. Thankyou!
I really enjoy watching cows hoof being worked on. The more severe , the more enjoyable it is to watch.
I am repeating "good girl" in my head over and over while watching this. I hope she's doing well now.
It's amazing how you use that ultra sharp knife to peel the ultra thin layers. All I can say is "wow"
Wow, that was a fascinating video - i really appreciate the explanations you provide, Nate. So educational. She's a lovely cow (they all are) and she is in good hands.
My favorite part is always seeing them walk at the end without pain. 🥰
The level of care you take is refreshing. Being from Wisconsin myself, I see alot of apathy from farmers and hands towards their animals. I love your channel
Nate is #1 hoof man. No advertising or informal blah,blah,blah like some guy in Scotland. Nate❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍
Hi nate am from st Vincent and the grenadines 🇻🇨 a beautiful island in the Caribbean, I have a farm with lots of cattles and by watching your shows I've learned so much thx you very much n keep up the good work...you are the best 👌 👍
it would be interesting to see how the hoof looks after it's healed up :)
If all my teachers were like Nate, I would’ve actually paid attention in high school 😂
I've just started watching some of your videos and I must say that I really admire your profession and the relief that you bring to suffering animals.
I always breath sigh of relief when he puts the powder and wrap on the cows hoof. I want to say, ahhhhhhh that feels so much better for the cow. 🐄💖
I love you and hoof gp! Both of you are amazing at caring and explaining. You guys do such good work, I never realized how important it is to keep cows feet in good condition but we depend on them (and therefore you guys!) A lot.
I love seeing it 🖤
I have a philosophical question for you, Nate. You are a professional with years of experience, compassion for your 'patients', understanding of your clients (the farmers), and you are methodical and patient. But what happens when you make a mistake? Such things must surely happen from time to time (a knife slip, not cutting out enough, etc) despite your best efforts. What is your personal philosophy on making mistakes and then fixing them?
Just here to see the possible answer
If you’re careful mistakes are going to be minimal. Certainly nothing life threatening. A knife slip may delay healing but that’s about it. If I ever had an accident beyond that I’d certainly make the farmer aware of it. My customers I’ve had for years so we’ve built trust.
Great question. Great answer. Nate your answer is exactly how I thought you would answer. A true professional… integrity
Do such serious wounds bother to be returned directly to the wet dirt?
WHY! Why do 7mil of us watch this over and over?
Because Nate the Hoof Guy's gentle voice is my "happy place."
I Don't know!!!!!!
Me too
I don't even have a farm, but I always watch these videos. I can already tell when a cow needs a triming or why they might be hobbling around.
It’s like you can imagine the cow thinking aaaahhh yesss much better 😌 every time u see them walk off
Watching you work & explain your process is like watching a skilled surgeon operate. Thanks for your videos & helping animals in pain.
It's so sweet to see you pet her. Her eyes seemed to express she was grateful and found comfort in your gentle touch.
Those lesions looked so painful. I'm glad you were there to help her and show us your amazing work.
Hello Merel how’s the weather over there
I have no clue how this channel popped up on my feed, but man I'm tellin ya I've already watched 8 videos back to back and I don't know why but I want to keep watching...
Just one of those days where you lay around home watching videos of a guy treating cow hooves.
Nate...I really appreciate the close ups when you're done with the clean up. Really offers something to the viewer other channels don't. It's fascinating.
Hello Diane how’s the weather over there
@@stevenhenry4127 weather has been really strange. 60 degree days in February!!! In Nebraska!!! You???
@@dianeaustin2414 Oh that’s okay so where are you from? I’m from Dallas Texas nice meeting you
@@dianeaustin2414 The weather over here is okay
I grew up on a family dairy farm, and hoof trimming was something I saw regularly. It really is awesome to see the change in the cows when they get their issues taken care of. I don't recall anything too major with our herd, but I'm definitely fascinated by these videos.
People who addicted to this channel have something in common, that is, they are gentle, careful, merciful and love to see some one cured or released from suffering.
Am i crazy? I really enjoy watching these kind of videos😂😂😂love how you have the passion to treat these cows 👍❤
That was an edge of my seat watch, very intense. Thanks the calm explanations with each new layer.
Hi Nate, I love your work, especially how gentle you are with the ladies :)
But I didn't quite get yet, how often you visit those farms or how often the cows get trimmed. You visit them on a regular basis, right?
Keep up the good work 😊
Each farm is different. This farm monthly. Others I’m there on a weekly basis and some I may visit every six months. Larger farms have more frequent visits because there’s more cows to trim. If there’s problems then they’ll call me. Each cow gets trimmed 2-4 times per year on average.
@@NatetheHoofGuy very interesting, thank you so much for all the information you provide us with 😄
@@NatetheHoofGuy how often will you need to follow-up with this gal?
The wife and kids are asleep and I’m up late watching this 😂 so satisfying to watch.
Excellent trim; that was a particularly big hoof regardless of the double sole! Question if you do see this: on the lateral claw where you put the block, there still seemed to be a small area of dirt where something might have been hidden. How do you know when to ignore such an area?
Problems are in predictable areas. Marks in the sole are rarely problematic unless there’s punctures.
Lesion looks horrible. Poor cows! Thank u 4 helping!
Helps me fall asleep when I have work the bext day !!love it ❤
I really don’t understand how this isn’t painful.. it’s mind blowing.
The outer hoof itself is like our nails, so they don't feel it just like trimming nails,but You may notice that the Cow flinches when he sprays the hoof because that's softer, like skin.
I bet it is
@@nettyspeaks do you feel pain when you touch your finger or toe nails?
I understand toenails example, but you can tell once you go on pass the nail to the Cartlidge. Not to mention when you watch most of these done there’s a tool put in the middle to separate the feet so even though I’m sure he’s doing an amazing job. It does look, as if this particular cow was not getting 100% of a pain free process.
Q: Dermatitis on skin, specifically on small, domesticated pets, is normally caused by allergic reactions. With hooves, what causes the Dermatitis? Does it spread from the skin of the leg and cause damage to the hoof? And is there a difference between a fungal infection and a Dermatitis infection?
Sorry for all the questions lol I've just found your channel a week or two ago and out of all the farrier/hoof care channels I like yours the best 🤗💕
Digital dermatitis is a bacterial infection caused by treponema bacteria.
I love watching your hoof trimming videos after my therapy appointments, they’re very relaxing.
You are a doctor man, the best respect for you doing so much for animals. I mean it.
So nice to see you giving her a little stroke and pat great job you did for her 👍
"Why did the farmer not notice these double hoofs growing"
I am a farmer and the answer is easy: the farmer did, but farmers are farmers, not hoof healers, otherwise if the farmer didn't notice the farmer woulnd't have hired nate to clean it.
Also a farmer has more than 1 cow, and something like this takes indeed month's until the farmer takes action to call a hoof healer
Yay I got to be 👍🏼 #8
& that’s t favorite number!!! It’s gonna be a good day! 🤗😉
Hope yours is great as well.
Don't live on a farm, have no history with livestock.... but love watching these.... lol. You're doing great work, and really helping the animals out. Good on you, Sir
I like to see you videos Nate, it's really craftsmanship. I don't have cows I even don't have a farm. But never the less I love to see how you handle each problem. Keep on doing what you doing 👍.
Greetings from The Netherlands.
Hello Evelien how’s the weather over there
I love how you pet her at the end. ❤
i stumbled on this video, and felt satisfied watching this man work, go on, go on 😆😆😆
I need this, this morning. I'm in a server room all day and I needed to feel like I was outside
You sound like the kind of person who might benefit from my videos running just on a television somewhere. A bit of nature to brighten your day.
What are you doing in server room?
Redoing my dhcp server for my classroom.
I never expected that I’d want to pet a cow this much after watching your videos
Nate I think your videos are the best , you dont seem to let your ego take over and just let your wonderful work and descriptions allow us to enjoy what you do .
It's 2am, I'm not a farmer, I have no idea how I got here, but I can't stop watching 🤷
The good lord has gone to prepare for you a beautiful farm on the outskirts of heaven for your service to these animals. What a good man
Maybe if they weren't locked indoors in a tiny pen standing on concrete in a layer of their own feces all, these issues wouldn't be so common. You've said yourself that these issues rarely occur in pasture-raised cows. What are your thoughts, Nate?
This heifer just came in from pasture actually prior to calving. Dermatitis is less prevalent in pasture cows but whiteline defects are common. I’ve got many videos from pasture herds on this channel. Manure isn’t the cause. Imbalances in the claws are the problem. Putting pressure at angles that cause defects in the whiteline to form.
Perfect lunch break video. Nuggets, fries, huge hoof abscess. Living the dream.
Somewhere, there's a company that makes platform soles for cows.
Food for thought.
Inner city black guy here and I’m also now an expert after watching these videos
Yeesh, I can't even imagine what walking around on that must've felt like for the poor thing. I'm glad none of the cattle, goats or sheep I've raised or helped folks out with have ever had an issue that dramatic!
I know these cows feel so much better! I have gone through feet problems nothing as bad as these animals. They do not fuss. They know you are helping.
I love the way you explain your process and providing us with info on how and why things happen
When do you decide to use the knife versus the grinder on these issues? I noticed you used the knife to remove the excess soles and am curious why you choose one or the other for the initial excess sole removal.
It seems like maybe you have better control with the knife. Im curious also
There's a video somewhere on his channel where he answered this (really sorry, I can't remember which one or I'd leave you the link). He essentially said that the grinder is quicker but less precise so, if he isn't too sure what he's going to find, or he needs to go slowly/carefully around a wound, then he uses the knife. But, if he's trimming an area where he's confident he won't harm the cow with it, he'll use the grinder for speed.
I remember being really impressed with his explanation because animal welfare was at the root of his choice, rather than personal convenience.
Hope that helps 😊
When he has those holes and he can get the knife in there, he can also remove large chunks quickly while maintaining that precision as well. The grinder would have to eat away everything above it and he still risks digging too deep too quickly if it's loose and rips away.
Either one is fine. I thought it made more sense to use the knife here because I wanted to talk about estimating time frame of occurrence and it would be easier to see the horn thickness.
I haven't been intimate with my husband for a while. Because I'm watching Nate's movie about the cows hoofs every night I go to sleep. 🤣🤣🤣
Bless her heart , I have bad feet and pain ain't fun.