I should have said - off camera, whilst the bull was still in the crush the farmer administered strong pain killers and anti inflammatory drugs to help the bull with his foot - those drugs would also help massively with his other issue
Maybe he's one of those bulls who has a weird reaction to pain killers. Maybe that's why he was having trouble standing? If he's still on them, he may just be having happy dreams and doesn't want to walk around. As you can tell, I'm trying to look on the bright side!
Please just keep us updated, that's all you can do and all we can ask for. No one blames you I hope you know that. Hoof trimming is your livelihood and we know you do your best for every animal. P.s. absolutely love all the music you use. Who chooses it and where from?
I don’t know what kind of painkillers the bull was given, but some can cause drowsiness as well as pain relief. Perhaps there’s a bit of that going on.
I have learned in my 73 years of life you can do everything correctly and still have results you didn’t plan for. Your body of work speaks for itself Sir.
As my grandmother taught me: Some days are diamond, some days are stone. We look for the memories in diamond days and look for the lessons in stone days. Sometimes a day is both, and that's okay. I don't comment on videos much but you have such genuine care for these animals that I had to share, for whatever it's worth, this little grain of wisdom that's helped me.
Agreed. I always tell my kids "it can't be sunny everyday, sometimes it has to rain". You just got to take the bad days and make the best of it, even if it becomes just a learning experience.
I have a big crush on the hoof GP. He is married, lives 4000 miles away and I am older than his great grandmother so, he is safe. :-) Bless his heart. He brings me joy.
That's farming, it's not always rainbows and sunshine. Sometimes the clouds and storms roll in. I'm grateful you showed me this and hopefully everyone else understands. Hopefully the big lad makes a full recovery!
Los hay que vieron motivo para divertirse. Yo vi un animal SUFRIENDO mucho, con mal en las cuatro patas y eso suele tener solo un final que para nada deseo a ese pobre animal que dejaron llegar a ese punto...si fuera una persona,no lo harian.Pero a mi, los animales merecen TODOS los cuidado. Lo siento por el toro....😦😭😭😕👎
Yes, lots of people that have problems sleeping are up watching you in the middle of the night. I watch most nights and I am fascinated with your program.
It pains me to see your reaction, let alone the bulls injury. It’s clear you care deeply for the animals you care for. Thank you for being a wonderful person.
Dido.. from the sharpness of those wicked knives, the depth and the amount of material removed is one thing; than, to see the hoof GP's compassion shown on each livestock; the bull in this case, shows his true dedication to his work. Another great video that sneaks up on ya! thks
I am glad the farmer despite being organic, was very quick to run to the vet so quickly and get what the bull needed. Thanks for showing us all the details as it gives us a full scope of cattle care. The good and the bad.
What organic farmers are against is the routine spiking of food with antibiotics, which is what large scale farms do. They give it whether or not the animal actually needs it. farmers like this guy have no problem getting the help they need for animals when they get sick though.
Antibiotics are used in organic as for treatment. The “no antibiotics” thing is because farmers will just feed antibiotics to livestock to make them grow bigger. But for medical treatment it’s fine.
Graham you might not see this but you’ve been helping me a lot recently with depression issues. I love your positivity and the mindset you have. Thank you for what you do
I struggle with depression and anxiety, I was doing OK with my anxiety, my main anxiety issue was going out, I was going out into my local town center once a week, I had got to that point on my own as the mental health services were rubbish and I felt it was pointless having their "help", and then we went into lockdown and I said a few times that lockdown was basically my life! But when we could go out again, I was back at square 1, I didn't want to leave the house, and going out alone, that was a huge no-no! But, using the same method I used before, I'm now going into town every 2 weeks, which I have only just started doing this week! And I hate to admit it, but I went with my Son and not on my own, but I left the house and I feel that that is the more important part!
Michael Your not alone. Literal sunshine and fresh air are 2 major important medicines that you can take. Not sure about civil in your area..but mountain passes helped me. Be safe be well I'm pulling4 u.
I was horrified to see the condition of the bulls foot but then relieved to know you were the one the farmer called. The care you show towards all the animals you trim is awesome. This bull has a long road to go before his hoof is healed and the trouble he had for being in the crush so long showed all of us the reason you work so quickly. Thank you for going back to check on him so often, it only proves how much you care about all the animals entrusted to you.
I never knew that leaving a cow in a crush for 10 min would do that now I understand why you do your job right but ALWAYS try to get them out quick. Love the transparency Graeme and how u go out of ur way for the betterment of the cow/bulls🐃🐂❤️❤️🐂🐃
@11:30 He says the bull was in the crush for about 10min. The real issue isn't leaving a cow in the crush but that the bull was pushing and pinching it's nerve against the crush trying to get away.
@@AlphaNxOmega also I believe that’s why there are the 2 of them working on the animal at the same time. 1 person in front working on the hooves up there, while the other fellow is working in the back. It decreases the time the the bovine is in the machine.
This is why I love your videos. They always feel honest. Not every day is a good day, but your work is helping animals, and that is why every day still is a good day in some way. You can't save them all, and because the bull had been such trouble before, it was common sense to leave him in the crush while waiting. This time it went wrong, the other twohundred times it has been fine.
Remember that you aren’t a vet and you have stated yourself many times, there is only so much you are able to do for them. I have watched enough of your videos to know you care deeply about each cow, bull, heck even that calf you had to work on. You do the best you can, that is all anyone can ask
Thank you for not editing the video and showing us what that poor big guy had to endure. It’s a great learning experience and some harsh reality that some need to experience. I hope he was able to heal from his wound and is doing well.
I never knew there was such a thing as hoof trimming (city kid here) I'm 72 years old and am impressed with your genuine concern for each animal. Cows are part of our cycle of life. You treat them with respect. If I had a herd, I'd want to care for them. Nice job young man. All the way from the state of Florida, USA.
Welcome to the herd! We're mostly urban dwellers, but here we are. Some of us have acquired quite decent theoretical hoof-trimming knowledge. If ever hoof-trimming came up as a trivia category at the local pub's Tuesday Trivia, give one of us a bell.
I was born and spent 26 years of my life in a poor part of south London on a council estate- the equivalent of the ‘projects’ I guess - I spent 16 of those years working on various farms and horse barns, foraging, doing bushcraft etc
I remember a few months ago, replying to a comment from someone who had a background in veterinary nursing, but not in farming. They gave it all a good song and dance about cleaning the cows' feet, keeping things sterile. Myself and others tried to tell them it was impossible and impractical in a farm setting; both because of a cow's general lack of cleanliness and also because the aim was to get them out of the crush as fast as possible. But they weren't really having it. As far as they were concerned, when they were immobilised in the crush, you could take the time to clean off the cows' feet before you start work. I hope that person has watched this video. Because THIS is what we were trying to tell her at the time. Good on you, Graeme. There are a lot of people nowadays that get very offended by reality. You never want it to happen, but unforeseen circumstances and - heaven forbid - accidents do happen. I respect you a hell of a lot more than I already did anyway for being brave enough to show us the bad, as well as the good. It makes things that much more real and relatable. Fingers crossed this mardy moo ends up feeling better. :)
This has the same energy as a yt vid of a woman who had a dog with a large bump of fluid. The woman was a rn or nurse practitioner. So instead of taking it to a vet, She took a syringe to suck out the liquid but when she emptied the contents, she would stick the dog with the same needle about three times before changing it.
@@katara_grayson I’ve seen that video. The dog had been to a vert and was okay with her treating the dog by removing the fluid herself . So should she have used a needle Everytime? I don’t know. I think a much larger syringe would have been better she wouldn’t have had to stick the dog so many times.
It broke my heart to see the bull suffering so.. I’m so glad though he recovered and to see the compassion you have for your patients is so heartwarming! Cheers from a large animal Veterinarian’s wife in Ontario, Canada! 🐄 ❤️
Does it also break your heart to see them living if feces.. how can y’all claim to care about animals yet leave them to live in Poop.. their feet are literally going to stay infected living like this.
Sharing the bad with the good makes sense, it adds to your authenticity. You are not doing a show, you are working and caring for animals. We love you for it, and your concern for a lame bull, with a horrific injury, is so amazing! Thank you for sharing, I really enjoy watching what you do. Some of us have been around live stock, I worked at the state fair and in several stables growing up so its a flash back to a past. You are much kinder then many I saw, when I had a horse I was very particular about who my Farrier was!
Heart was literally breaking when this big guy couldn’t get up. Couldn’t even look at my screen. This is not an easy job. Really takes someone with heart ♥️
I love how much you really care about these animals. The fact that it hurts you when they are in pain says so much. Hoping the big guy recovers quickly ❤
Without you, I never would have the knowledge of what hoofed animals go thru in their lives. Truly an eye opener. Thank you..... love your videos......
I have nothing to do with farming. I came across your videos by accident. And I’m a vegan which makes this slightly more odd. But. You treat these animals with respect and kindness. You try to make them healthy and have a good life. You do so much more then I think you realise. And despite not being the dairy and cattle industries biggest supporter I’m so glad these animals have you. Thank you for sharing the ups and the downs of your work. You show the reality of this world and educate people at the same time
You did the best you could, Graeme and we all know or should know everything is sunshine and roses in life even with animals. I just hope he has gotten better. Bless you for being so helpful for these beautiful animals. ❤
No wonder that poor boy was grumpy he must have been in so much pain. ☹️☹️. You are just so caring and compassionate, the way you react when the bull goes down was so moving. You do such amazing work. ❤❤
He’s an amazing beautiful man inside and out. He’s what is right in our world. 🎉. His empathy for every living creature brings tears to my eyes. Seeing so much love brings me hope especially in light of being in the US and seeing our representatives being so crazy as trying to pick fights.
I discovered you while I was unwell and waiting for surgery. Surgery just happened and you have been a lifeline. I hope I can survive recovery .. this is so hard. You are a delight and I wish you much luck and happiness. Hello from Rocky Mountain House Alberta Canada. I work as a librarian which is the polar opposite from what you do but I really enjoy your passion! Thanks for everything!
This was rough to watch, but I’m so glad that you shared it. I’ve heard you talk about wanting them in and out of the crush as quickly as possible before, and this really helps solidify why that is so important.
Oh Graeme, that poor bull. 😢 I hope he improves enough to resume his duties!! And he earned the right to his attitude. If my foot was like that I'd have an attitude too! Thanks for sharing the good as well as the bad. It's brave of you. Ignore any haters and don't let them bring you down.
I dairy farmed with my dad and his brother,for 25 years, now I’m disabled, but that still doesn’t explain why your channel is so fascinating to me. I absolutely love your videos and your sense of humor. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a person work so hard for your family.
Your love and concern for these animals is so abundantly clear. Sometimes it’s just a bad day for everyone. I hope your spirits and Mr Bull’s foot are on the mend.
Love how devoted you are to your work and your upbeat personality. You deserve all the success and the spoils that come with it. I never knew I would be interested in watching hoof trimming. Thanks for the videos.
Please keep us updated on this bull, even if the news isn't the best. My fingers are crossed for him! Keep doing what you're doing and thank you for being so honest with us ❤️
I’m sorry this happened to you. It was a perfect storm. The trauma to the hoof, the resulting infection, the pain killers and sedative along with the length of the time in the crush. This is not a failure by far. He was standing in the sun in the end and you did make a difference. I love watching for the cows, they are my favorite animal. You are so patient, kind ,and caring. I like to see the good and the bad. It makes the transformation more rewarding. Keep doing what you’re doing and I’m sure you know , we’ll keep watching.
Poor Graham was really caught between a rock and a hard place, wasn't he? He knew it was less than ideal to keep the bull in the crush that long, but if he'd let him out there would have been stress and pain involved in getting the drugs into him.
You can see the pain and devastation on your face watching the cow. I just wanted to give u a hug. You did everything you could. I appreciate you showing us your heart
I’ve seen several of your videos and already had a huge respect for what you’ve been doing to help these creatures out. Your response and words at the end just added a whole new level of respect and admiration. I wish more people learned from things with the grace you showed.
I appreciate that you are showing all sides of business. You have stated several times that it’s not always a good ending. Like everyone else I’m looking forward to seeing updates on this bill.
It’s just heartbreaking when you see an animal struggling. You did everything that you could do. It’s just very stressful when recovery isn’t going the way you had hoped. I completely understand your situation my friend. Being a retired Certified Nurse Midwife, things like this turns you inside out . Relieved that the boy has taken a turn for the better. You did well; thanks for your openness.
Graham you have such a tender heart! It’s heartwarming to see just how much you care for these cattle. You are awesome and I hope you know that. I hope he gets better soon too ❤️
I have viewed this video 3 times over the last year and appreciate your caring for all of the cows and updating us, too. Hope by now the bull is fully recovered and back to his full time job!
You and the farmer have both tried to help this bull and that's a monumental statement to how much you care for the animals. Thank you for caring and for sharing these cases -- the bull may pull through yet, but if not, he was at least given a solid chance.
So sad to see this bull in such pain. You helped him so much and showed such compassion for him. Thank you for your kindness and caring for these animals.😢
We had black Angus cattle when I was a kid, and the bulls were always really friendly. Like scary friendly-at 7 years old when a 2,500 lab animal takes an interest in you and follows you around the pasture like a dog, it can be a bit frightening.
@@ApatheticBlogger I grew up next to a field that had about 20 bulls in it a few months a year, the electric fence was the only thing keeping me from doing just that
I dont know how you popped up on my phone, but i love watching you, Graeme!! And your crew You are NOT fat. You're a hunk. Your care of the cows and bulls you trim is wonderful to watch. I never even thought about cow's feet until you. Keep on keeping on😅😂
We learn more from our failures than from our successes. Pretending that we don’t make mistakes doesn’t give us the opportunity to do better next time. 🇨🇦
How is the Bull now? I was absolutely devastated for the Bull and of course for you. I literally gasped and covered my mouth for the duration after he stepped out 🥺🫣
By you asking that question tells me you didn't watch until the end. I get it lol i had to forward through some of this one myself. He put in the comments that off camera, the farmer administered strong painkillers and anti inflammatory medicine. Basically the bull went down like he did because of being in the crush so long. It has belly bands that holds the cow or bull up and supports their weight. That's how they're able to raise 2 or more hooves at the same time. The cow/bull tend to get lazy and just let the bands completely support them. Plus this one was trying to get away and was pressing on nerves as they were waiting for the farmer to get back from the vet with his medication. So he was in the crush way longer than he should have been. So basically when he tried to walk out his legs were asleep. Just like us when we sit one way too long and try to get up and it's oh NO. Oh NO this ain't working out too good lol. But he did go back later and check on the bull and he was no longer in the hospital pen. He was in the pasture eating grass with the cows and while not completely healed, Graham said he had made a mass improvement
I appreciate that you're keeping it real. Especially when these videos are really supposed to be teaching moments. You can't sugar coat every lesson. This is a teaching moment. You handled it with sincerity and tact. Thankyou.
Graeme, to see the pain in your eyes when you have such a severely damaged cow/bull, it hits me in the Heart and Spirit. To see your compassion and caring in helping each and every animal you can, is truly a beautiful thing. Before my husband passed away this past May 2024, he used to say that the World was full of Wondrous Sages and Mystics who still walk beside every creature because they know one important thing that most of humanity refuses to see: We are not above animals, nor are they beneath us. We walk side by side in this world helping each other in the way The Universal Divinity has given us, and we form stronger bonds with aware and intelligent humans & animals more often than with those who chose to live in ignorance and stupidity.
You can clearly see how much Graeme cares for the cows and bulls he treats. It’s good to see the hard/bad things as well as the good things. Keep up the good work Graeme!
Thank you for showing the good, bad, and the ugly. It’s important that viewers see this side too. Your compassion and empathy for these animals is more than clear, and you are absolutely incredible at what you do ❤
Prachtig werk en ook het aangepaste materiaal om snel en efficiënt te werken. En ja dat is het boerenleven 😮n er zit altijd wel een dier tussen dat extra verzorging nodig heeft. Gelukkig krijgen ze die ook. Jullie zijn heel bekwaam in jullie vak een plezier om te zien. Ook de manier dat je de gekwetste dieren opvolgd. Super werk❤👍👍👍👏👏
You're a Star G..........so VERY 'touched' by your compassion for dear, relatively helpless bovines. Was once a cowman & adore the beasts to this day....am now rising 82 but was all ~@15yo~ but 'rubbed out' by a Guernsey HORNED 2yo bull! Your 'way' brings a tear to my old eyes......bless y'all, bless you dear lads.
You as a person are so kind at such a wonder. As I see others saying they “use” your videos/persona to help them feel your posturing vibe. But man! I love and I can’t state this enough, I love being here for both sides of our life. And that helps me trough my tougher time with stress. Thank you so much for being you and thank you all (fans) to have this positive vibe as well!
Graham don’t beat yourself to a bloody pulp with the fact this bull got severe pins and needles brother. You did all you could to get him in and out of the crush as fast as possible. This is one of the worst injuries we’ve seen so far on the channel. These cows and this bull are very lucky to have someone who cares so much about them. You’re a good trimmer and a caring man. Thus proven by the fact you came back to that farm to check on the bull on your day off. So keep fighting the good fight man. You’ve always done more good for these cows than harm. Keep that in mind.
@@Fabsi87 No, in fact I eat a high meat diet (mostly fish and poultry). Because that's what my body needs, I can't get very much energy from plants. We all have different ways of getting nutrition, no diet can work for everyone. People need to stop moralizing about what they eat and just listen to their bodies.
The look he gave you, in that little field, when you went back to check on him, was like, "If I could run, you'd be a dead man." I've watched several of your videos, and you seem to genuinely care about these animals, and that's all that matters.
You have a heart of gold & these cows (& farmers) are so lucky to have such a compassionate guy taking care of them!!! One of the things I admire the most about you is that you are very upfront & honest. It takes a lot to share the bad stuff, but it's part of life & people need to see & know about the bad stuff you have to deal with in this job. Thank you for sharing this with us & I hope the bull is able to recover. Don't be so hard on yourself!!
I'm so sorry this happened. You did all you could. I'm praying he'll be alright. I can tell how much you care about every cow you work on. Take care. Thank you.
Out of all the videos I've seen of yours, this one was heartbreaking. I'm hoping he made a full recovery. As always it's so wonderful to see how caring you are with the animals.
Mr. Parker, yours is a brilliant heart of compassion and kindness and honesty; qualities of humanity our race is in desperate need of in trying times. Were I a rich man, I'd fly to Scotland just to buy you and Craig a round of beer to thank you for all the hard work you put not just into your job, but your videos also.
It is one of the saddest footage of cattle, it is truly heartbreaking to see an animal in those conditions. Thanks for your sensitivity, GP, if updates are possible, good luck and thanks.
I’m glad you leave it all in. Thank you. It helps us have a good sense of what this looks like when it happens. Words sometimes don’t and can’t paint the picture of reality like a visual. So thank you
You are so endearing! The way you care for all the cows and bulls (even the ones with attitude) warms my little heart. I'm so glad I found you on Tiktok because now I settle down after work and watch these videos to chill to! Keep doing what you're doing. You're educating people who are "city girls and boys" into the realities of farming and cattle and its so informative!!
Before I could even watch the beginning, I had to watch the end to make sure there was hope for the bull. But I promise I started the video over and watched all the way through. It is soooo hard to see an animal suffering! Thank you for your compassion, that is the only way I could get through this video. Please, please, PLEASE keep us updated on this beautiful grumpy soul!
This "little" dude had me in tears. I agree, Eury. I'd love to see an update on this beautiful Angus. This episode made me wish that some empathetic creative person could invent a prosthetic temporary hoof to protect a bull's or cow's damaged foot until the problem is solved. 🥺🥺😢😭😭😭😭
Are there any updates on this beautiful bull? I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now and really enjoy seeing the countryside and watching how you take such good care of these lovely animals with such respect and kindness. Thank you for your honesty and thoughtful manner in which you inform us about something I for one had no idea about. I hope this bull is doing better now. I hope you’re ok too.
Yes there is one, he talks about it near the end of the video. They were going to bring him in, but noticing his walk, decides to let the angry boy keep going as he's alot better.
Was introduced to your channel by my co-worker supervisor who watches your videos regularly. Being raised around farm animals, this resonates with me. Shades of the wonderful James Herriot books. Honesty and showing the good with the bad is part of life and the reality of having animals all round. If the farmer had not been able to catch and bring him in, the suffering would have been much worse for him . Bless you and your family and coworkers for your dedication and deep concern for the animals. You are the kind of person that all who work with animals should be like. Thank for all you do!
You and Sandi Brock are the only ones that I have to watch as soon as the notification bell rings. You do cows hoof. And she raises sheep. I really love watching you both. You have a great day and I pray that God blesses you and your family. And that he keeps you safe.
U really love ANIMALS. They need all the loving support they can get from humans. We are all they have to make em' feel better. I watch U, and the sheep lady, and Dr. Pol. All caring loving ppl that realize their animal are making em' $$$ and they are there for them. I love animals too, and I enjoy the actions y'all take to make ur animal feel good. Thanks
You did your absolute best and I'm sure that bull knows it (even with his attitude). not every time will be perfect and not every time will be magically better. Sometimes things just happen, and the fact you checked on him so often shows how much you truly care. I'm thankful you showed this. I'm thankful for the level of care and love you show. You didn't have to but you did.
Unfortunately if he can't do his purpose (servicing cows) then he's of no use & just costing money & time. I know this sounds harsh but it is reality. I personally hope he can recover but I won't hold my breath.
Your compassion is endearing and serves to remind us the harsh truth of life. It is necessary to be reminded sometimes that we are stewards of animals, not to have dominion over them but to hold their care as important as our own. We do what we can with what we have. ❤
Graeme congratulations on your home addition. Can't believe someone would say you need to work out, you look great. More importantly Im sure Mrs. Hoof GP thinks you look great!😉 The Midwestern Hoof Trimmer had a cow that ripped her entire hoof off too about 5 months ago. So thankful you all are out there taking care & giving relief to these wonderful creatures. 🖤🐄🤍🐂🤎
He's a big beautiful boy. He's strong and feisty; That can help. You're giving him a chance. That's more than he would have had otherwise. No matter what though, it WAS a good day. You helped him get relief from the pain and THAT, kind Sir, IS a BLESSING! Prayers for Mr. Blackstone the Bull for complete healing and a long happy life, Prayers for you as well Graeme and your beautiful heart. Never stop being the incredible man your beautiful wife and children love!
I for one am glad you didn't edit out anything. While watching this I felt devastated to his condition. It's like my own pet was hurt. I can't imagine how you felt being a caretaker to this animal. My heart breaks.
I never enjoy seeing an animal in pain, but it is really good to see the way you care for them and about their health. I wish more people were like you, compassionate, caring, and motivated to provide the best possible care you can.😊
I wondered if he hadn’t already overstrained the front left by bearing more weight on it to keep his injured hind right off the ground. He has a lot of muscle/weight over his shoulders, so leaning away from the pain for months may have been more than his tendons/ligaments could handle when stepping down after being overlong in the crush. All my hopes and well wishes that he recovers. He’s a very handsome fellow, and crankiness is understandable.
Graeme, I’m really sad that the bull is in such pain - I watch Tom Pemberton’s UA-cam channel and I remember the unfortunate fate of his Angus bull, Neptune, when he was injured. I hope this bull can recover enough to perform his function as a breeder otherwise he’s no longer earning his keep. I wish the world was all rainbows and unicorns but unfortunately it isn’t. Thank you for sharing.
I've literally just finished reading some of James Herriots books and everything time they mentioned cattle i wondered what they'd have made of your videos. You seem to care so much for the cattle you deal with. Must admit to having a chuckle along with your videos and my hubby is now hooked too.
Oh enjoy the books! They’re wonderful! Just wonderful. My father wrote to Mr Herriot regarding a sheep we had and he was gracious enough to respond. I still have the response letter. It’s among my treasures.
You are a good man. Prayers always help as our creator only knows how to cure on a microscopic level. You are an extension of God’s healing hands for his beloved creatures. Thank you and God bless you.
You can truly understand that you care about your patients. They may be animals but they are still patients. The love and care you show them makes me very happy someone is out there fighting for them. No wonder you have so many subscribers.
I thought you edited this video brilliantly, everyone likes the good days , unfortunately there will always be bad days, one thing this particular video highlights is that you genuinely and sincerely care about what you do ,the animals under your care and their welfare , your a credit to the industry ,well done sir.
I love you for showing this .. even though it hurts. This is life .. I've lost my man almost a year ago and I know that's just the harsh reality of life. Thank god there's so much more .. so much you do good for these animals. Be grateful for all you have (I know you are) Much love.
After having seen Gracie's journey, this is hardly a downer by comparison. Given how stubborn the bull was about being treated (reasonably so), the fact it got treated at all towards recovery certainly gives him more of a fighting chance than he had the day prior. Here's hoping that leg eventually regains its vigor with the rest of him.
I had similar thoughts. Sad thing is, we don’t know this bull by either him name, or number. Somehow an identifier helps, just like knowing the names of persons requesting prayers. It looks like he did get to be outdoors in the sunshine, with a buddy so he wasn’t just alone and in pain. Hope the farmer gets guidance from the veterinarian, too.
@@patpierce4854 well if uk organic rules are anything like the US..he's got little hope on this farm unless he recovers on his own. That's the cruel downside to organic, animals suffer needlessly because they aren't allowed basic treatment like antibiotics, pain relief, steroids and still be organic. They can have all the woo-woo herbs and other shit that dont work though. They can treat and sell into a traditional herd or sell to slaughter after a withdrawal period. So your hippy dippy organic farms can only exist as long as they either are allowed to let animals suffer with treatable illnesses longer than necessary, die preventable deaths or conventional farming takes their cast offs.
@@evil1by1 Er... You really ought to read Graeme's comment. Organic does not mean 0 antibiotics ever. That is literally what the bull got off-screen. Being "hippy dippy" does not mean being braindead. :T
@@MrMarket1987 Unfortunately, they're not wrong, at least for how farming works in the US. Organic farming does mean that the animals cannot have antibiotics - the animal is watched and treated with other treatments, but no actual systemic antibiotics because of the organic label. The second a cow gets any antibiotics, her milk is no longer considered organic and she must be removed to a different herd. In the UK, it works differently - they use antibiotics only as a last resort (which means the animal does suffer more than necessary if you ask me) but the animal is allowed back into the herd after a hold period to ensure the antibiotics are out of their system. In the meantime, her milk needs to be discarded.
I appreciate you showing the unhappy bits, it’s much more honest. I grew up with 5,500 heifers assorted goats bulls and ranch horses and mules. We still drove steers to the rail yards for Train transport to market. We sure could have used you and your crush then. I miss those days and have happy memories of them. I moved across the country but we still have some angus cows doing the mowing. I’m super impressed by your professionalism and how much you care about the well being and comfort of these amazing animals.
Graeme your genuine concerns for these beautiful animals is so heart warming. I like many had no idea what it takes to care for them. Prayers from Maryland for you, your family, and of course the big guy.
There's a lot of care that goes into the treatment of the cows and bulls. The way that HoofGP tells the story and wants to see them improve is so wholesome. Thank you for the authentic content!
Hi I'm a country girl from Louisiana that now lives in MN. I love your videos. It reminds of working with animals with grandma. Congrats on the home extension!
I really like how you are tender and concerned about how they feel and do your best to resolve the situation. As you show a lot of love and care which is awesome. I just found your channel and I really enjoy the music and the type of individual you are to these cows. I'm sure that they are happy to, as you are very gentle and kind and not mistreat them. My new favorite channel.
I am so glad he's doing better. He still has a Ling way to go, but with the care you give these animals, I have faith in you. God bless you and your crew . Stay safe.
I could feel your anguish, I had tears. You should feel proud you did everything you could. In 46 years of animals, I've not ever seen anything like that. I have heard of it, not seen it. I'm glad you didn't edit it out. Sometimes people need to see reality. Welldone, buddy. Great job.
I never thought I would cry through a Hoof GP video, but I did today. When the bull couldn't stand up I was in tears. I hope that bull can recover from this.
Julie, you aren’t alone with getting upset. Seeing the bull be on his knees broke me in two and I started to cry too! I personally wouldn’t be able to leave his side until he stood up but that’s me. Let’s hope his foot heals 💜💜
This breaks my heart to see this animal in pain. I think you only have to look into his eyes to see the pain his in. Fingers crossed I really hope this boy makes a good recovery. This is really sad to watch. Thank you for being patient and caring. If only we could tell them what to do, or they could tell you they are in pain
I wouldn't feel too horrible. No one here would possibly know that if a bull was in a crush too long that this would happen unless they themselves are farmers or farm veterinarians. You did more good by showing us the harsh reality than you know. Thank you for being honest with us.
I should have said - off camera, whilst the bull was still in the crush the farmer administered strong pain killers and anti inflammatory drugs to help the bull with his foot - those drugs would also help massively with his other issue
People that say you’ve put on weight are just mean you body is your business not there’s
@@papazrc2213 *theirs
Maybe he's one of those bulls who has a weird reaction to pain killers. Maybe that's why he was having trouble standing? If he's still on them, he may just be having happy dreams and doesn't want to walk around.
As you can tell, I'm trying to look on the bright side!
Please just keep us updated, that's all you can do and all we can ask for. No one blames you I hope you know that. Hoof trimming is your livelihood and we know you do your best for every animal.
P.s. absolutely love all the music you use. Who chooses it and where from?
I don’t know what kind of painkillers the bull was given, but some can cause drowsiness as well as pain relief. Perhaps there’s a bit of that going on.
I have learned in my 73 years of life you can do everything correctly and still have results you didn’t plan for. Your body of work speaks for itself Sir.
You became a marine before you were 18?
I have noticed that too.
@@lushoberg8052 confusing
An early high school graduate, with parental pemission? Sure. Not the most mainstream option but possible, especially in the more distant past.
@@HdjfijcSome people lied about their age
As my grandmother taught me: Some days are diamond, some days are stone. We look for the memories in diamond days and look for the lessons in stone days. Sometimes a day is both, and that's okay.
I don't comment on videos much but you have such genuine care for these animals that I had to share, for whatever it's worth, this little grain of wisdom that's helped me.
More like some days are dung, some days are dung with some rainbow ice cream sprinkles on it.
I've never heard that before but how true.
Agreed. I always tell my kids "it can't be sunny everyday, sometimes it has to rain". You just got to take the bad days and make the best of it, even if it becomes just a learning experience.
Like that there. Your grandsmothers words has reached a stranger ✊🏾
Like the Song from John Denver: Some days are diamonds, some days are stone. You need shadows in your life to appreciate the days full of sun.
I have a big crush on the hoof GP. He is married, lives 4000 miles away and I am older than his great grandmother so, he is safe. :-) Bless his heart. He brings me joy.
Lol, me too! He is an absolute doll! And so darn kind!
Same!!!!
He is very cute.
Did the Bull die?😢
@@flaviaa.9620 I'm sitting here at 12:35 am wondering the same thing.
That's farming, it's not always rainbows and sunshine. Sometimes the clouds and storms roll in. I'm grateful you showed me this and hopefully everyone else understands. Hopefully the big lad makes a full recovery!
you have the heart and soul of a poet my friend. An absolutely illustrious one at that
Ha, the joke's on you - I farm Skittles.
It's rainbows every day.
This comment section made me smile and laugh out loud. I hope you're all having a wonderful day.
Marc I so free with you! What a golden heart he has!
Los hay que vieron motivo para divertirse. Yo vi un animal SUFRIENDO mucho, con mal en las cuatro patas y eso suele tener solo un final que para nada deseo a ese pobre animal que dejaron llegar a ese punto...si fuera una persona,no lo harian.Pero a mi, los animales merecen TODOS los cuidado. Lo siento por el toro....😦😭😭😕👎
Does anyone else just sit here and watch videos like this at like 4 in the morning
Just saw your comment and it's 4:03am right now hahaha
Yes, lots of people that have problems sleeping are up watching you in the middle of the night. I watch most nights and I am fascinated with your program.
Can't stop, then miss my alarm in the morning lol
Yes me but it 5 19 where I am in england
no nooo noooooo DEFINITALLY NOT!
It pains me to see your reaction, let alone the bulls injury. It’s clear you care deeply for the animals you care for. Thank you for being a wonderful person.
He looked on the verge of tears while the bull was struggling to stand😢
I don't know how I ended up on this channel, but it's been 3 weeks and I can't quit watching.
i think we could watch him do anything interesting with his intelligent explanations and his wit. and he’s darn cute 😋🐮🐃🐂🐄🌷🌱
Same
😂 Me too.
Dido.. from the sharpness of those wicked knives, the depth and the amount of material removed is one thing; than, to see the hoof GP's compassion shown on each livestock; the bull in this case, shows his true dedication to his work. Another great video that sneaks up on ya! thks
@@kwest5171 Does one get withdrawal symptoms??
I am glad the farmer despite being organic, was very quick to run to the vet so quickly and get what the bull needed. Thanks for showing us all the details as it gives us a full scope of cattle care. The good and the bad.
And aa
What organic farmers are against is the routine spiking of food with antibiotics, which is what large scale farms do. They give it whether or not the animal actually needs it. farmers like this guy have no problem getting the help they need for animals when they get sick though.
@@SammyDean-kt9nx 0
Antibiotics are completely organic
Antibiotics are used in organic as for treatment. The “no antibiotics” thing is because farmers will just feed antibiotics to livestock to make them grow bigger. But for medical treatment it’s fine.
Graham you might not see this but you’ve been helping me a lot recently with depression issues. I love your positivity and the mindset you have. Thank you for what you do
Thank you for not falling to the pressure society puts on people, you will get better keep on partner! 🤠
Good for you Michael. Keep fighting the good fight. You're not on your own.
I struggle with depression and anxiety, I was doing OK with my anxiety, my main anxiety issue was going out, I was going out into my local town center once a week, I had got to that point on my own as the mental health services were rubbish and I felt it was pointless having their "help", and then we went into lockdown and I said a few times that lockdown was basically my life! But when we could go out again, I was back at square 1, I didn't want to leave the house, and going out alone, that was a huge no-no!
But, using the same method I used before, I'm now going into town every 2 weeks, which I have only just started doing this week! And I hate to admit it, but I went with my Son and not on my own, but I left the house and I feel that that is the more important part!
I feel the same way, I lost my husband of 30 years last month and these videos help lift my spirits
Michael
Your not alone. Literal sunshine and fresh air are 2 major important medicines that you can take. Not sure about civil in your area..but mountain passes helped me. Be safe be well I'm pulling4 u.
In my untrained eyes, he went from not even wanting to touch the ground with that one foot to standing on all four feet. That's a great improvement.
I was horrified to see the condition of the bulls foot but then relieved to know you were the one the farmer called. The care you show towards all the animals you trim is awesome. This bull has a long road to go before his hoof is healed and the trouble he had for being in the crush so long showed all of us the reason you work so quickly. Thank you for going back to check on him so often, it only proves how much you care about all the animals entrusted to you.
I never knew that leaving a cow in a crush for 10 min would do that now I understand why you do your job right but ALWAYS try to get them out quick. Love the transparency Graeme and how u go out of ur way for the betterment of the cow/bulls🐃🐂❤️❤️🐂🐃
It wasn't 10 minutes, there was a lot edited out.
@11:30 He says the bull was in the crush for about 10min.
The real issue isn't leaving a cow in the crush but that the bull was pushing and pinching it's nerve against the crush trying to get away.
@@AlphaNxOmega also I believe that’s why there are the 2 of them working on the animal at the same time. 1 person in front working on the hooves up there, while the other fellow is working in the back. It decreases the time the the bovine is in the machine.
This is why I love your videos. They always feel honest. Not every day is a good day, but your work is helping animals, and that is why every day still is a good day in some way. You can't save them all, and because the bull had been such trouble before, it was common sense to leave him in the crush while waiting. This time it went wrong, the other twohundred times it has been fine.
Remember that you aren’t a vet and you have stated yourself many times, there is only so much you are able to do for them. I have watched enough of your videos to know you care deeply about each cow, bull, heck even that calf you had to work on.
You do the best you can, that is all anyone can ask
I know he does great work, but, some of those cows look awful honey. Do they get just a regulated amount of good?
Thank you for not editing the video and showing us what that poor big guy had to endure. It’s a great learning experience and some harsh reality that some need to experience. I hope he was able to heal from his wound and is doing well.
I so agree with you! But, how is he now and how did the hoof heal? 😢❤
I never knew there was such a thing as hoof trimming (city kid here) I'm 72 years old and am impressed with your genuine concern for each animal. Cows are part of our cycle of life. You treat them with respect. If I had a herd, I'd want to care for them. Nice job young man. All the way from the state of Florida, USA.
Welcome to the herd! We're mostly urban dwellers, but here we are. Some of us have acquired quite decent theoretical hoof-trimming knowledge. If ever hoof-trimming came up as a trivia category at the local pub's Tuesday Trivia, give one of us a bell.
Totally agree
I was born and spent 26 years of my life in a poor part of south London on a council estate- the equivalent of the ‘projects’ I guess - I spent 16 of those years working on various farms and horse barns, foraging, doing bushcraft etc
I love your care and concern.
Please do a FOLLOW UP ON THIS BULL PLEASE, he has fans now that care!
Thank you for sharing & caring animal love.
Still no follow up 😔
@@gpslaying It's only been a month, might be a bit longer before a follow-up.
@@InternetGravedigger yes I know. I also was thinking about the time interval between then and now,however, I hope he doesn’t forget.
probably eaten🙈
The video on June 22 has an update on him at the end. It's good news (as good as possible at this time)
I remember a few months ago, replying to a comment from someone who had a background in veterinary nursing, but not in farming. They gave it all a good song and dance about cleaning the cows' feet, keeping things sterile. Myself and others tried to tell them it was impossible and impractical in a farm setting; both because of a cow's general lack of cleanliness and also because the aim was to get them out of the crush as fast as possible. But they weren't really having it. As far as they were concerned, when they were immobilised in the crush, you could take the time to clean off the cows' feet before you start work.
I hope that person has watched this video. Because THIS is what we were trying to tell her at the time.
Good on you, Graeme. There are a lot of people nowadays that get very offended by reality. You never want it to happen, but unforeseen circumstances and - heaven forbid - accidents do happen. I respect you a hell of a lot more than I already did anyway for being brave enough to show us the bad, as well as the good. It makes things that much more real and relatable. Fingers crossed this mardy moo ends up feeling better. :)
Very well said
This has the same energy as a yt vid of a woman who had a dog with a large bump of fluid. The woman was a rn or nurse practitioner. So instead of taking it to a vet, She took a syringe to suck out the liquid but when she emptied the contents, she would stick the dog with the same needle about three times before changing it.
Hi Graeme love your videos how is the big guy doing now?🌹
Fantastic guy to show the good and the bad
@@katara_grayson I’ve seen that video. The dog had been to a vert and was okay with her treating the dog by removing the fluid herself . So should she have used a needle Everytime? I don’t know. I think a much larger syringe would have been better she wouldn’t have had to stick the dog so many times.
16:27 The compassion that you show for your patients, speaks volumes for the man that you are.
YOU MUST LIKE PAIN CUZ THIS IS VERY PAINFUL NO COMPASSION HERE HAVE SURGERY WHILE AWAKE THEN YOU WILL SEE THE PASSION YOU GET
@@dianecorbett1955Why are you Shouting?!?
Did you NOT Pay Attention and read that The Farmer Administrated Pain Medication?!?
Sod Off.
It broke my heart to see the bull suffering so.. I’m so glad though he recovered and to see the compassion you have for your patients is so heartwarming! Cheers from a large animal Veterinarian’s wife in Ontario, Canada! 🐄 ❤️
Does it also break your heart to see them living if feces.. how can y’all claim to care about animals yet leave them to live in Poop.. their feet are literally going to stay infected living like this.
Omgoodness I'm watching from Ontario Canada too lol
(Kanata)
@@denisem1080 I’m in Barrie! Nice to meet you (online) lol 🐄 🐮 ❤️🇨🇦
Oh boy! Bet y’all have your share of interrupted nights!! Still…vets are special. God bless y’all!
The bull was died
Sharing the bad with the good makes sense, it adds to your authenticity. You are not doing a show, you are working and caring for animals. We love you for it, and your concern for a lame bull, with a horrific injury, is so amazing! Thank you for sharing, I really enjoy watching what you do. Some of us have been around live stock, I worked at the state fair and in several stables growing up so its a flash back to a past. You are much kinder then many I saw, when I had a horse I was very particular about who my Farrier was!
Heart was literally breaking when this big guy couldn’t get up. Couldn’t even look at my screen. This is not an easy job. Really takes someone with heart ♥️
I love how much you really care about these animals. The fact that it hurts you when they are in pain says so much. Hoping the big guy recovers quickly ❤
Without you, I never would have the knowledge of what hoofed animals go thru in their lives. Truly an eye opener. Thank you..... love your videos......
I have nothing to do with farming. I came across your videos by accident. And I’m a vegan which makes this slightly more odd. But. You treat these animals with respect and kindness. You try to make them healthy and have a good life. You do so much more then I think you realise. And despite not being the dairy and cattle industries biggest supporter I’m so glad these animals have you. Thank you for sharing the ups and the downs of your work. You show the reality of this world and educate people at the same time
I agree with you
I love steak
do you love being a douche also or just making a special effort today
Oh my god a sane vegan, wasn’t sure you existed, nice to see you do!
Me to I came across his video by accident, I’m a vegetarian. I’m addicted to his videos. Lol
You did the best you could, Graeme and we all know or should know everything is sunshine and roses in life even with animals. I just hope he has gotten better. Bless you for being so helpful for these beautiful animals. ❤
No wonder that poor boy was grumpy he must have been in so much pain. ☹️☹️.
You are just so caring and compassionate, the way you react when the bull goes down was so moving. You do such amazing work. ❤❤
He’s an amazing beautiful man inside and out.
He’s what is right in our world. 🎉.
His empathy for every living creature brings tears to my eyes. Seeing so much love brings me hope especially in light of being in the US and seeing our representatives being so crazy as trying to pick fights.
He certainly does Renda
I discovered you while I was unwell and waiting for surgery. Surgery just happened and you have been a lifeline. I hope I can survive recovery .. this is so hard. You are a delight and I wish you much luck and happiness. Hello from Rocky Mountain House Alberta Canada. I work as a librarian which is the polar opposite from what you do but I really enjoy your passion! Thanks for everything!
Bless you 💖 speedy recovery 💖
Best of luck with your recovery! ❤
I wish you a speedy recovery❤️
😳🇫🇷🇨🇭🌺
Michelle Wutzke I love this channel too. I will pray for your recovery. Remember Jesus loves you.
This was rough to watch, but I’m so glad that you shared it. I’ve heard you talk about wanting them in and out of the crush as quickly as possible before, and this really helps solidify why that is so important.
Oh Graeme, that poor bull. 😢 I hope he improves enough to resume his duties!! And he earned the right to his attitude. If my foot was like that I'd have an attitude too! Thanks for sharing the good as well as the bad. It's brave of you. Ignore any haters and don't let them bring you down.
Graeme?
Be strong Graeme,and the bull will be strong too!
@@docholliday4546 the Hoof GP has a name and it isn't Graham
So would i i have that in one of my fingers some and it hurts like hell at times
Well said. I agree on every point.
I dairy farmed with my dad and his brother,for 25 years, now I’m disabled, but that still doesn’t explain why your channel is so fascinating to me. I absolutely love your videos and your sense of humor. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a person work so hard for your family.
It’s in your genetic memory.
Having grown-up with livestock, sometimes this is the harsh reality and I commend Graham for his honesty
Your love and concern for these animals is so abundantly clear. Sometimes it’s just a bad day for everyone. I hope your spirits and Mr Bull’s foot are on the mend.
Love how devoted you are to your work and your upbeat personality. You deserve all the success and the spoils that come with it. I never knew I would be interested in watching hoof trimming. Thanks for the videos.
You can see in your eyes the compassion for the bull! What you do is such a labor of love! I'm so glad that you return to check on him!
Please keep us updated on this bull, even if the news isn't the best. My fingers are crossed for him! Keep doing what you're doing and thank you for being so honest with us ❤️
I’m sorry this happened to you. It was a perfect storm. The trauma to the hoof, the resulting infection, the pain killers and sedative along with the length of the time in the crush. This is not a failure by far. He was standing in the sun in the end and you did make a difference. I love watching for the cows, they are my favorite animal. You are so patient, kind ,and caring. I like to see the good and the bad. It makes the transformation more rewarding. Keep doing what you’re doing and I’m sure you know , we’ll keep watching.
Poor Graham was really caught between a rock and a hard place, wasn't he? He knew it was less than ideal to keep the bull in the crush that long, but if he'd let him out there would have been stress and pain involved in getting the drugs into him.
You can see the pain and devastation on your face watching the cow. I just wanted to give u a hug. You did everything you could. I appreciate you showing us your heart
I’ve seen several of your videos and already had a huge respect for what you’ve been doing to help these creatures out. Your response and words at the end just added a whole new level of respect and admiration. I wish more people learned from things with the grace you showed.
I appreciate that you are showing all sides of business. You have stated several times that it’s not always a good ending. Like everyone else I’m looking forward to seeing updates on this bill.
It’s just heartbreaking when you see an animal struggling. You did everything that you could do. It’s just very stressful when recovery isn’t going the way you had hoped. I completely understand your situation my friend. Being a retired Certified Nurse Midwife, things like this turns you inside out .
Relieved that the boy has taken a turn for the better. You did well; thanks for your openness.
Graham you have such a tender heart! It’s heartwarming to see just how much you care for these cattle. You are awesome and I hope you know that. I hope he gets better soon too ❤️
I have viewed this video 3 times over the last year and appreciate your caring for all of the cows and updating us, too. Hope by now the bull is fully recovered and back to his full time job!
I didn't see any of the bull any better. No 2 week update?
You and the farmer have both tried to help this bull and that's a monumental statement to how much you care for the animals. Thank you for caring and for sharing these cases -- the bull may pull through yet, but if not, he was at least given a solid chance.
So sad to see this bull in such pain. You helped him so much and showed such compassion for him. Thank you for your kindness and caring for these animals.😢
We had black Angus cattle when I was a kid, and the bulls were always really friendly. Like scary friendly-at 7 years old when a 2,500 lab animal takes an interest in you and follows you around the pasture like a dog, it can be a bit frightening.
Frightening to you maybe, but I would've definitely been trying to weaponise them
@@CoRLex-jh5vx Please don’t
@@CoRLex-jh5vx Lmfao. Ride them into battle type of situation
@@ApatheticBlogger I grew up next to a field that had about 20 bulls in it a few months a year, the electric fence was the only thing keeping me from doing just that
So cute until they kill you. Bulls are one of the most dangerous things on a farm, statistically. That's why many farms breed via AI.
I dont know how you popped up on my phone, but i love watching you, Graeme!! And your crew
You are NOT fat. You're a hunk. Your care of the cows and bulls you trim is wonderful to watch. I never even thought about cow's feet until you. Keep on keeping on😅😂
I applaud your honesty. It’s so rare to see someone show the mistakes as well as the triumphs. 😎🇨🇦😎
He didn't make a mistake... There was no way around having the bull in the shoot that long..
@@docholliday4546
He said he made a mistake.
We learn more from our failures than from our successes. Pretending that we don’t make mistakes doesn’t give us the opportunity to do better next time. 🇨🇦
How is the Bull now? I was absolutely devastated for the Bull and of course for you. I literally gasped and covered my mouth for the duration after he stepped out 🥺🫣
14:45 Check here
😢😢😢😢😢
Did you not Watch until the end where he went back to check on the bull??
he is talking about the hoof cap not the crushed nerve@@lesliechapman6040
By you asking that question tells me you didn't watch until the end. I get it lol i had to forward through some of this one myself. He put in the comments that off camera, the farmer administered strong painkillers and anti inflammatory medicine.
Basically the bull went down like he did because of being in the crush so long. It has belly bands that holds the cow or bull up and supports their weight. That's how they're able to raise 2 or more hooves at the same time. The cow/bull tend to get lazy and just let the bands completely support them. Plus this one was trying to get away and was pressing on nerves as they were waiting for the farmer to get back from the vet with his medication. So he was in the crush way longer than he should have been.
So basically when he tried to walk out his legs were asleep. Just like us when we sit one way too long and try to get up and it's oh NO. Oh NO this ain't working out too good lol. But he did go back later and check on the bull and he was no longer in the hospital pen. He was in the pasture eating grass with the cows and while not completely healed, Graham said he had made a mass improvement
I appreciate that you're keeping it real. Especially when these videos are really supposed to be teaching moments. You can't sugar coat every lesson. This is a teaching moment. You handled it with sincerity and tact. Thankyou.
Graeme, to see the pain in your eyes when you have such a severely damaged cow/bull, it hits me in the Heart and Spirit. To see your compassion and caring in helping each and every animal you can, is truly a beautiful thing. Before my husband passed away this past May 2024, he used to say that the World was full of Wondrous Sages and Mystics who still walk beside every creature because they know one important thing that most of humanity refuses to see: We are not above animals, nor are they beneath us. We walk side by side in this world helping each other in the way The Universal Divinity has given us, and we form stronger bonds with aware and intelligent humans & animals more often than with those who chose to live in ignorance and stupidity.
You can clearly see how much Graeme cares for the cows and bulls he treats. It’s good to see the hard/bad things as well as the good things. Keep up the good work Graeme!
Aww, that poor guy. 😢 I'm glad he has caretakers that work so hard for him and feel so deeply for his pain. Please update us on his progress.
Thank you for showing the good, bad, and the ugly. It’s important that viewers see this side too. Your compassion and empathy for these animals is more than clear, and you are absolutely incredible at what you do ❤
Prachtig werk en ook het aangepaste materiaal om snel en efficiënt te werken. En ja dat is het boerenleven 😮n er zit altijd wel een dier tussen dat extra verzorging nodig heeft. Gelukkig krijgen ze die ook. Jullie zijn heel bekwaam in jullie vak een plezier om te zien. Ook de manier dat je de gekwetste dieren opvolgd. Super werk❤👍👍👍👏👏
You're a Star G..........so VERY 'touched' by your compassion for dear, relatively helpless bovines. Was once a cowman & adore the beasts to this day....am now rising 82 but was all ~@15yo~ but 'rubbed out' by a Guernsey HORNED 2yo bull! Your 'way' brings a tear to my old eyes......bless y'all, bless you dear lads.
You as a person are so kind at such a wonder. As I see others saying they “use” your videos/persona to help them feel your posturing vibe. But man! I love and I can’t state this enough, I love being here for both sides of our life. And that helps me trough my tougher time with stress. Thank you so much for being you and thank you all (fans) to have this positive vibe as well!
Graham don’t beat yourself to a bloody pulp with the fact this bull got severe pins and needles brother. You did all you could to get him in and out of the crush as fast as possible. This is one of the worst injuries we’ve seen so far on the channel. These cows and this bull are very lucky to have someone who cares so much about them. You’re a good trimmer and a caring man. Thus proven by the fact you came back to that farm to check on the bull on your day off. So keep fighting the good fight man. You’ve always done more good for these cows than harm. Keep that in mind.
This video got me a little teary-eyed, poor bull... he's a beautiful creature and deserves to have a life as comfortable as possible.
i hope you are vegetarian
@@Fabsi87 why? You don't have to be veggie to love animals and Graeme certainly isn't one.
@@Fabsi87 No, in fact I eat a high meat diet (mostly fish and poultry). Because that's what my body needs, I can't get very much energy from plants. We all have different ways of getting nutrition, no diet can work for everyone. People need to stop moralizing about what they eat and just listen to their bodies.
What you’re doing is pure, honest, difficult work and you deserve all of the rewards that come from it.
The look he gave you, in that little field, when you went back to check on him, was like, "If I could run, you'd be a dead man." I've watched several of your videos, and you seem to genuinely care about these animals, and that's all that matters.
That spunk speaks well of the bull’s fortitude.
You have a heart of gold & these cows (& farmers) are so lucky to have such a compassionate guy taking care of them!!! One of the things I admire the most about you is that you are very upfront & honest. It takes a lot to share the bad stuff, but it's part of life & people need to see & know about the bad stuff you have to deal with in this job. Thank you for sharing this with us & I hope the bull is able to recover. Don't be so hard on yourself!!
I'm so sorry this happened. You did all you could. I'm praying he'll be alright.
I can tell how much you care about every cow you work on. Take care. Thank you.
Yes so. Caring love your video's ❤❤❤ to you and your helpers and all of your family's. Bless you all😊
Out of all the videos I've seen of yours, this one was heartbreaking. I'm hoping he made a full recovery. As always it's so wonderful to see how caring you are with the animals.
Mr. Parker, yours is a brilliant heart of compassion and kindness and honesty; qualities of humanity our race is in desperate need of in trying times. Were I a rich man, I'd fly to Scotland just to buy you and Craig a round of beer to thank you for all the hard work you put not just into your job, but your videos also.
I would bring coffee. !
It is one of the saddest footage of cattle, it is truly heartbreaking to see an animal in those conditions. Thanks for your sensitivity, GP, if updates are possible, good luck and thanks.
I’m glad you leave it all in. Thank you. It helps us have a good sense of what this looks like when it happens. Words sometimes don’t and can’t paint the picture of reality like a visual. So thank you
You are so endearing! The way you care for all the cows and bulls (even the ones with attitude) warms my little heart. I'm so glad I found you on Tiktok because now I settle down after work and watch these videos to chill to! Keep doing what you're doing. You're educating people who are "city girls and boys" into the realities of farming and cattle and its so informative!!
Before I could even watch the beginning, I had to watch the end to make sure there was hope for the bull. But I promise I started the video over and watched all the way through. It is soooo hard to see an animal suffering! Thank you for your compassion, that is the only way I could get through this video. Please, please, PLEASE keep us updated on this beautiful grumpy soul!
This "little" dude had me in tears. I agree, Eury. I'd love to see an update on this beautiful Angus. This episode made me wish that some empathetic creative person could invent a prosthetic temporary hoof to protect a bull's or cow's damaged foot until the problem is solved. 🥺🥺😢😭😭😭😭
It’s so nice to see someone who genuinely cares about their work and the animals they care for. I hope he makes a full recovery
Are there any updates on this beautiful bull? I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now and really enjoy seeing the countryside and watching how you take such good care of these lovely animals with such respect and kindness. Thank you for your honesty and thoughtful manner in which you inform us about something I for one had no idea about. I hope this bull is doing better now. I hope you’re ok too.
Yes there is one, he talks about it near the end of the video. They were going to bring him in, but noticing his walk, decides to let the angry boy keep going as he's alot better.
Was introduced to your channel by my co-worker supervisor who watches your videos regularly. Being raised around farm animals, this resonates with me. Shades of the wonderful James Herriot books. Honesty and showing the good with the bad is part of life and the reality of having animals all round. If the farmer had not been able to catch and bring him in, the suffering would have been much worse for him . Bless you and your family and coworkers for your dedication and deep concern for the animals. You are the kind of person that all who work with animals should be like. Thank for all you do!
You and Sandi Brock are the only ones that I have to watch as soon as the notification bell rings. You do cows hoof. And she raises sheep. I really love watching you both. You have a great day and I pray that God blesses you and your family. And that he keeps you safe.
Hey, another one here watching Sandi aswell!
U really love ANIMALS.
They need all the loving support they can get from humans. We are all they have to make em' feel better. I watch U, and the sheep lady, and Dr. Pol.
All caring loving ppl that
realize their animal are making em' $$$ and they are there for them. I love animals too, and I enjoy the actions y'all take to make ur animal feel good.
Thanks
You did your absolute best and I'm sure that bull knows it (even with his attitude). not every time will be perfect and not every time will be magically better. Sometimes things just happen, and the fact you checked on him so often shows how much you truly care. I'm thankful you showed this. I'm thankful for the level of care and love you show. You didn't have to but you did.
My heart breaks For that poor boy! Sending all my prayers that he recovers.
Meat.
By the glory of Satan
Perhaps, Zak but not without a good fight first.
Unfortunately if he can't do his purpose (servicing cows) then he's of no use & just costing money & time. I know this sounds harsh but it is reality. I personally hope he can recover but I won't hold my breath.
Your compassion is endearing and serves to remind us the harsh truth of life. It is necessary to be reminded sometimes that we are stewards of animals, not to have dominion over them but to hold their care as important as our own. We do what we can with what we have. ❤
Graeme congratulations on your home addition. Can't believe someone would say you need to work out, you look great. More importantly Im sure Mrs. Hoof GP thinks you look great!😉 The Midwestern Hoof Trimmer had a cow that ripped her entire hoof off too about 5 months ago. So thankful you all are out there taking care & giving relief to these wonderful creatures. 🖤🐄🤍🐂🤎
He's a big beautiful boy. He's strong and feisty; That can help. You're giving him a chance. That's more than he would have had otherwise. No matter what though, it WAS a good day. You helped him get relief from the pain and THAT, kind Sir, IS a BLESSING!
Prayers for Mr. Blackstone the Bull for complete healing and a long happy life, Prayers for you as well Graeme and your beautiful heart. Never stop being the incredible man your beautiful wife and children love!
I for one am glad you didn't edit out anything. While watching this I felt devastated to his condition. It's like my own pet was hurt. I can't imagine how you felt being a caretaker to this animal. My heart breaks.
I never enjoy seeing an animal in pain, but it is really good to see the way you care for them and about their health. I wish more people were like you, compassionate, caring, and motivated to provide the best possible care you can.😊
I wondered if he hadn’t already overstrained the front left by bearing more weight on it to keep his injured hind right off the ground. He has a lot of muscle/weight over his shoulders, so leaning away from the pain for months may have been more than his tendons/ligaments could handle when stepping down after being overlong in the crush. All my hopes and well wishes that he recovers. He’s a very handsome fellow, and crankiness is understandable.
Graeme, I’m really sad that the bull is in such pain - I watch Tom Pemberton’s UA-cam channel and I remember the unfortunate fate of his Angus bull, Neptune, when he was injured. I hope this bull can recover enough to perform his function as a breeder otherwise he’s no longer earning his keep. I wish the world was all rainbows and unicorns but unfortunately it isn’t. Thank you for sharing.
I've literally just finished reading some of James Herriots books and everything time they mentioned cattle i wondered what they'd have made of your videos. You seem to care so much for the cattle you deal with. Must admit to having a chuckle along with your videos and my hubby is now hooked too.
Oh enjoy the books! They’re wonderful! Just wonderful. My father wrote to Mr Herriot regarding a sheep we had and he was gracious enough to respond. I still have the response letter. It’s among my treasures.
@@BunnyMomx8 cool!!
You are a good man. Prayers always help as our creator only knows how to cure on a microscopic level. You are an extension of God’s healing hands for his beloved creatures. Thank you and God bless you.
I loved those books. Read them as a kid. Maybe I should read them again now that over 50.
Romney Marsh!!!
You can truly understand that you care about your patients. They may be animals but they are still patients. The love and care you show them makes me very happy someone is out there fighting for them. No wonder you have so many subscribers.
I thought you edited this video brilliantly, everyone likes the good days , unfortunately there will always be bad days, one thing this particular video highlights is that you genuinely and sincerely care about what you do ,the animals under your care and their welfare , your a credit to the industry ,well done sir.
I love you for showing this .. even though it hurts.
This is life .. I've lost my man almost a year ago and I know that's just the harsh reality of life.
Thank god there's so much more .. so much you do good for these animals.
Be grateful for all you have (I know you are)
Much love.
After having seen Gracie's journey, this is hardly a downer by comparison. Given how stubborn the bull was about being treated (reasonably so), the fact it got treated at all towards recovery certainly gives him more of a fighting chance than he had the day prior. Here's hoping that leg eventually regains its vigor with the rest of him.
I had similar thoughts. Sad thing is, we don’t know this bull by either him name, or number. Somehow an identifier helps, just like knowing the names of persons requesting prayers. It looks like he did get to be outdoors in the sunshine, with a buddy so he wasn’t just alone and in pain. Hope the farmer gets guidance from the veterinarian, too.
What happened to Gracie? I heard she was sold, hopefully not to the knacker.
@@patpierce4854 well if uk organic rules are anything like the US..he's got little hope on this farm unless he recovers on his own. That's the cruel downside to organic, animals suffer needlessly because they aren't allowed basic treatment like antibiotics, pain relief, steroids and still be organic. They can have all the woo-woo herbs and other shit that dont work though. They can treat and sell into a traditional herd or sell to slaughter after a withdrawal period.
So your hippy dippy organic farms can only exist as long as they either are allowed to let animals suffer with treatable illnesses longer than necessary, die preventable deaths or conventional farming takes their cast offs.
@@evil1by1 Er... You really ought to read Graeme's comment. Organic does not mean 0 antibiotics ever. That is literally what the bull got off-screen. Being "hippy dippy" does not mean being braindead. :T
@@MrMarket1987 Unfortunately, they're not wrong, at least for how farming works in the US. Organic farming does mean that the animals cannot have antibiotics - the animal is watched and treated with other treatments, but no actual systemic antibiotics because of the organic label. The second a cow gets any antibiotics, her milk is no longer considered organic and she must be removed to a different herd. In the UK, it works differently - they use antibiotics only as a last resort (which means the animal does suffer more than necessary if you ask me) but the animal is allowed back into the herd after a hold period to ensure the antibiotics are out of their system. In the meantime, her milk needs to be discarded.
I appreciate you showing the unhappy bits, it’s much more honest.
I grew up with 5,500 heifers assorted goats bulls and ranch horses and mules.
We still drove steers to the rail yards for Train transport to market.
We sure could have used you and your crush then.
I miss those days and have happy memories of them. I moved across the country but we still have some angus cows doing the mowing.
I’m super impressed by your professionalism and how much you care about the well being and comfort of these amazing animals.
Graeme your genuine concerns for these beautiful animals is so heart warming. I like many had no idea what it takes to care for them. Prayers from Maryland for you, your family, and of course the big guy.
There's a lot of care that goes into the treatment of the cows and bulls. The way that HoofGP tells the story and wants to see them improve is so wholesome. Thank you for the authentic content!
Hi I'm a country girl from Louisiana that now lives in MN. I love your videos. It reminds of working with animals with grandma. Congrats on the home extension!
Cool, I'm from Northern Louisiana 😎
Im glad you shared this with us. I hope that he feels better soon. Grame your a very kind person. They are so lucky to have you.
I really hope that the infection didn't make him septic. Looking forward to an update. Praying for the best 🙏 💖💖💖
I really like how you are tender and concerned about how they feel and do your best to resolve the situation. As you show a lot of love and care which is awesome. I just found your channel and I really enjoy the music and the type of individual you are to these cows. I'm sure that they are happy to, as you are very gentle and kind and not mistreat them. My new favorite channel.
I'm glad you did show this. It shows how much you care for them.
I am so glad he's doing better. He still has a Ling way to go, but with the care you give these animals, I have faith in you. God bless you and your crew . Stay safe.
I could feel your anguish, I had tears. You should feel proud you did everything you could. In 46 years of animals, I've not ever seen anything like that. I have heard of it, not seen it. I'm glad you didn't edit it out. Sometimes people need to see reality. Welldone, buddy. Great job.
I never thought I would cry through a Hoof GP video, but I did today. When the bull couldn't stand up I was in tears. I hope that bull can recover from this.
U cried.....to a hoof trimming video...seriously?
@@cleveland9598 No, because of an animal suffering/having a veeeeery long road to a slim chance of recovery. You don’t need to be so dense.
@@jakemichael1188 thank you!
Julie, you aren’t alone with getting upset. Seeing the bull be on his knees broke me in two and I started to cry too! I personally wouldn’t be able to leave his side until he stood up but that’s me. Let’s hope his foot heals 💜💜
@@jakemichael1188 it was a question. I'm jus saying crying is a bit much. It's a cow
This breaks my heart to see this animal in pain. I think you only have to look into his eyes to see the pain his in. Fingers crossed I really hope this boy makes a good recovery. This is really sad to watch. Thank you for being patient and caring. If only we could tell them what to do, or they could tell you they are in pain
I wouldn't feel too horrible. No one here would possibly know that if a bull was in a crush too long that this would happen unless they themselves are farmers or farm veterinarians. You did more good by showing us the harsh reality than you know. Thank you for being honest with us.