BLISTERS ON COWS FOOT ..... THIS IS SOLE ULCERATION! 

I never thought in a million years that I would be addicted to this type of channel. But, you make it educational and fun. It's because you actually do care about the welfare of the animals and your profession. It really is a treat to watch your program. Keep up the good work. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

This type of content is so important, especially in North America where there can be VAST distances between where the cows are and where people live. It's easier for propaganda to spread when people don't know where their food comes from and how farmers care for their animals. This kind of thing showing farmers looking after their cows' health really helps to educate people and get over negative stereotypes.

This is exactly the kind of public engagement I dreamed we could use to show how much farmers love and care for their animals. You are doing so much good for the dairy industry, which has had more and more attacks from anti-farming groups. Thank you for your honest and caring videos filled with the dedicated care of animals.

As Hoof GP was walking along recording, the cows had the following conversation: Cow 1: “Girls! Look! It’s the Hoof GP.” All other cows: “Ooooo!” Cow 2: “I had a problem a few weeks ago and he fixed me right up. Such gentle hands.” Cow 3: “It’s such a shame he’s not a bull.” All other cows: “Oh, we agree. He’s dreamy!”

Today I just found out that my podiatrist is a fan of yours. Isn't that awsome?

Even though I'm now old enough to be a retired person, I still try to include the idea of learning something new everyday. Thanks to you and Craig for being a part of that.

I'm a huge random info nerd, but I love when you show us all the different types of technology and things farms are using to make for happier healthy cows. I know not everyone thinks about farming being or needing innovation, but clearly animal welfare/ability to produce is always one of their goals. As a consumer its just so interesting to see what kind of things go on to get milk into my fridge. Appreciate all you do with the different collabs and networking so you can bring this info to us! :)

This has been, hands down, my favorite video on this channel. seeing how the cows are kept and why was unbelievable. This video and this whole channel, have also really made me think about farms in general and how we treat these animals. Channels like these are so important and im glad to see its as popular as it is

I have horrible health issues and your channel helps me get through tough times. Sounds nuts, but it's true. Thank you.

Mr. Hoof GP I grew up on a farm, and had to tend to the horses and cows, along with chickens, cows, turkeys, and pigs. For the winter, hands down, the best lower wear was insulated fishing waders. In the summer, of course something different. But the fishing waders saved me from freezing, I would guess, 30-40 times. Worth their weight in gold in the winter! Peace

This was really interesting Graeme! I knew bits and pieces of what can injure the cow’s hooves but you sure made it more understandable. Cheers!👍❤️

Watching all the way from Ontario, Canada! Keep the videos coming, you are great at what you do! I work for John Deere and deal with a lot of dairy farmers. This helps me understand and appreciate what they deal with on their farms! Your videos are fantastic! I am addicted! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

No, I do not have a cow living in my apartment but I love learning about jobs like this. Jobs that most people don't know exist but have a huge impact on how we live. I also just love how enthusiastic you are about your work.

Another amazing & Informative video Graeme. It must be so hard for farmers to weigh up whether to invest in the easyfix floorings especially considering were hearing more about how they're struggling just to get a good price on milk. Having watched a lot of BBC's Countryfile program over the years and they talk about farming a lot I truly feel for farmers of any kind but especially cattle, they do soo much for their animals & farm but get very little reward.

Having ridden my bicycle through more than one blizzard/ice storm, I can sympathize about the miserable weather. You're not soft, you're dedicated. Keep up the great work!

Graham have you ever thought about getting yourself fisherman waders? They are waterproof after all and easy to clean from what I understand. Just a idea I had that I thought I would share with you. Hope you have a great weekend 🇬🇧🤗

Absolutely love that you've done it like you always have, informative, fun and just how I love the Hoof GP vids, please don't change 🙏🏻

I’m so addicted to this channel. I just love how you care for these cows 🐄. God bless you man🙌🙌🙌

Wind looks like Wyoming. It stopped abruptly once and we all fell down.

Love a long video. Even with an explanation although I'm not a farmer. I find your videos very relaxing and educational. I had a few days filled with bad news and this helped me feel better for a little while, at least not to think about all that's happening around me. So, thank you

Wouldn't mind seeing another collab-video with Tom Pemberton, now that his new shed is pretty much complete. Maybe a Hoof GP review of all Tom has done to improve cow comfort and hoof health? Love both your channels - keep 'em coming!

Lovely explanation of how environment impacts (heh) the cows' feet! And no, I don't have a lot of practical use for the information here in the suburbs of NYC, but it's interesting to learn and soothing to watch. Your foray into the windy wet put me in mind of one of my German great-uncles, who lived in a historic Einhaus or housebarn (it translates as "all-in-one house"). The Einhaus combined human living quarters with the animal barn, all under one big (thatched) roof. A stone wall with a pass-through door divided the human and animal halves of the building, and they were designed so that in winter, the heat from the cows helped keep the house warm, the heat from the hearth (which was against the shared wall) helped keep the younger animals warm, and the farmer didn't ever have to go outside in bad weather for feeding or milking. I remember asking my great-aunt if it was stinky to live there (I was about 6 or 7 when I asked this), and she said no, they mucked out regularly, so it mostly just smelled like hay. We're doing well in my neck of the woods, though COVID's on the uptick again thanks to the new variant. :/ We just had our first snowfall a few days ago, and I'm dearly hoping for more. (I know, I know. But I love winter, and I'm a reference librarian, so it's not like I have to work out in the weather.) I get the sense that cows are intensely curious creatures, because every single head in that shed was turned towards your camera while you were talking.

Hey Graeme, try using some Scotch Guard water repellent spray on your overalls and they won't be sponges anymore. 👍‍

I’m a country boy who has never had large animals to care for. I love the education of this channel along with finding the hoof trimming (and reasons behind the trimming) utterly fascinating!!!!! Thank you so much for what you do and making this information available to everyone.

A longer video made my day 😊☺ I have a rough week and I'm not feeling well but seeing you and cows make me feel better because you are always happy(even when it rains) :)

This is one of the best, most informative, videos you’ve put out in a LONG time. Love love LOVE the walkthrough showing us the difference between their living areas. Amazing how something as simple as rubber flooring can make such a drastic difference.

Kudos to Bynam Farm!! Cows literally give us everything they have. So at the very least, we owe them a comfortable, stress-free and painless life. I love this channel because you demonstrate what you and farmers are doing to give the cattle the lives they deserve. Thanks. 🐄🥰🐄🥰

Very informative video. You did a great job. Be sure to thank the farm for me for letting you video all around their sheds!! Thanks❤️❤️

You’re always so chipper! Merry Christmas to you, Craig and your lovely families!🎄🙏🏼👍🏻❤️🐄

This was super informative and interesting! I would think the investment in their herd by adding softer ground materials would make it standard practice these days.

Really interesting tying together the problems with what causes them. It’s also interesting that the new crush seems like it allows you both to work on the same cow, decreasing the stress on it by reducing the time they are in the crush.

Can we all appreciate how insanely knowledgeable he is.

thank you for a longer and more informative video. alot of channels re putting out short little videos around the holidays and its been hard to find enough fresh content during the slower days. Thank you for not skimping on us.

I loved the cows running around the corners like you're their favorite Rockstar and they are so excited to see you!

Am I the only fan who loves rainy, stormy weather? I think your Scottish weather is wonderful!

Mr GP, you wouldn’t have Craigie Boy any other way… love your video’s, love the cows, & the banter….🤍🐄🤍

You kept me chuckling in the intro and I loved it even more that you continue our education about hoof care and repair. I'm a city girl through and through and I understood everything you said. You really care about these cows and it shows through your enthusiastic explanations.

On the Christmas front, my work is waffling on whether to have a department gift exchange/white elephant, so today I went and got an enameled cast iron dutch oven. If we end up not having one, then I get a dutch oven for myself!

Great video, as usual! I learned a ton! Thank you for sharing your passion with the world. You are a class act! As for us, we’re doing well in windy Wyoming! I wish you, Craig and your families continued health and happiness! Much love!

Absolutely fantastic well thought out video presentation. Your enthusiasm and personality are fantastic. Keep up the great work!

Loved this video !! I watch all your videos and this one you told so much I wouldn't have known . The cows you were walking around were all so sweet looking ❤🐄 like you could hug them .

Doing well Graeme!! Looking forward to Christmas myself with family. Then I'm going to be sleeping in a barn come the 2nd of January. I have 4 mares that I'm looking after, and 1 is already starting to bag up a bit. So, I'll be in my Arctic sleeping bag on an Army cot, right outside her stall. Just in case she has trouble delivering. Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!! From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖 🇨🇦

What I like the most about yours and Midwestern hoof is the love and care you have and show the cows.

Hope you, Craig and both your families have a Christmas full of magic and love x

I LOVE that you explain these things to those of us who have zero clue about these gorgeous animals.

Graham, we have 4 feet plus of snow here in Northern Ontario in Canada. We just had a few days of -30 Celsius. I feel ya haha. Another great video. Hopefully you guys get not too bad weather coming up.

My Granny used to call this type of wind a "lazy" wind, because it can't be bothered going around you, so it goes through you instead. She was half Irish and half Scottish so she may have gig this saying from her parents

Now this is more like your earlier vids! Longer and more information. Now back to watching. I wasn't jumping the gun, it is like the earlier ones. Thank you Graeme, I am fine, hope you and yours are too.

This was a extremely educational, informative and entertaining video. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

I love how the cows are listening to everything you are saying! 😁

This is my favorite video of yours too date. I liked seeing an explanation into the pens and paths, as well as effects on feet.

Hey Graeme! I'm doing good, thank you for asking! I just finished up with final exams and now I only have one last semester at college. I love videos like this, by the way. Learning new things is always good, even if I don't ever plan on owning cows, hahaha

Love these in-depth videos. I live in a major city in Australia, and you have taught me some amazing things about cows. Cheers and Merry Christmas 🎄

Awesome video! It’s always great to get the other perspective as far as making the cows’ environment more conducive to keeping them healthier, and making your work less critical and more routine. I hope you and your family have a great Christmas!

Thanks for all the hard work that you put into these videos. I learn so much! I work on human feet and seeing hoof care is so cool!

Thanks for explaining. I get it now. My dads cows only stood on concrete when being milked. In winter when weather was bad he kept them in but for the cows health he let them out as much as he could. They had an area next to the barn where they could go for shelter and it was dirt. You did a good job.

Watching how you and Craig care for your cows is inspiring for me. I was wondering if bison that live on farms should have their hooves trimmed and looked after too? How do you feel about it?

It's good to see that most farmers really do look after their cows. I always look forward to the educaitional talk you do on the best ways to look after the cows hooves. Keep up the good work you guys.

That was so interesting even if I don’t have any cows - thank you for being so informative- makes me appreciate what wonderful animals they are and how much you care about their welfare. Fascinating 🤨

You know, Graeme, now that I think of it, I'm better now than last time I remember you asking us viewers how we are. Still not good, per say, but I'm a long ways away from the depths I was previously at. It's quite a cathartic thought, realising all the progress I've made. Hopefully, I'll be even better than I am at the time of writing this comment and one step closer to enjoying this crazy adventure we call life, when again you ask us how we are!

Glad to see you live in a nice large home. You deserve it you do such good and hard work! Thank you for showing us your wonderful profession

Its just a lovely overcast, rainy-drizzle day in the Pacific Northwest of Washington and Oregon state coastal weather !!!!

Don’t own a cow, never been to a farm, extremely addicted to this channel! Good work you do and excellent explanation of the situation each vidy! Also funny bits as well. Cheers mate!

Ya said yur like a big kid. That explains why yur wife was saying she was raising three kids 🤣🤣🤣 ty sir for the great videos. Hope yur family is doin well and God bless you and yur awesome family

What an awesome, informative video! And the slurry talk was long overdue, I'd really been wondering about, well, viscosity variation. Thanks, and Merry Christmas!

And the winner of 'Salesman of the Year' goes to... Graeme Parker 🏆👏👏👏

You have made me appreciate cows and the work farmers do! Cows are adorable! I wish I could pet while you trim!

3:33 Jolly dancing/ stomping cows 😂 Such an entertaining video, the editing of all the different pieces of the videos in your playful and humours ways is so much appreciated! Cheers!! Wish you all the beautiful, fresh straw and comfortable furniture you can imagine for yourself and a very merry Christmas 😉👍

I'm doing well, thank you! I'm looking forward to the holidays as it's my first year celebrating with my sister 💜💜💜 may you & the whole Hoof GP Family have Happy Holidays 😊 🎄🎉🌈

I love watching these vids and seeing the cows being so well taken care of. (What can I say? I like cows.)

Excellent program, learn something new each time I watch. Love the program and the education I receive. As a young person working on a small dairy farm in Michigan brings back memories

Never thought I would get addicted to people working on cattle hooves but here we are Love your videos

What you are doing is just like a person standing on concrete for 12 hrs a day. It breaks a body down. Great job 👍

Love that this is an old school longer video! 😊... I did miss them to be honest 😅, but all of your content is great, regardless of how long it is and I appreciate the longer videos do take more time!

I have lived next to farm land my entire life but have learned more about cows and farms by watching several of your video then by living in my area. That alone earned a sub from me. You also seem liked a really good and caring bloke. 👍

Was wondering about the umm output of those cows in Scotland and wondered what they were being fed. Interesting for us old farm kids. Edit to say I might no be inner city but with a 25 pound limit for pets we don’t have cows in my neighborhood either!!

Super, great information great delivery and lovely cows! The hoof trimming and fixing the ulceration makes me happy and satisfied. Thank you for this episode. 🇨🇦

I love your videos, and I thoroughly enjoyed this one in particular because of the education you brought us. Thank you for the explanation, it's a really fascinating and awesome job that you do! I've always been afraid of cows (even though I grew up around farms), but after watching your videos, they're not so scary after all 😀

I'm in South Dakota, USA and today is 22F/-5.5C with 6"/15cm of snow. We're known to get winds here 55 mph(88.5 kph)winds frequently with gusts to 70 mph(112.5 kph). That nice Scottish day looks amazing right now.

Thank you, Graeme, for teaching us about the importance of rubber matting, dividers that give and feed stalls with rubberized uprights instead of steel crossbars and concrete floors. I’m a daughter of a cattle rancher not a dairy farmer, so this is extremely interesting to me! I and hundreds of thousands of viewers really appreciate the knowledge you impart. Cheers to you and Craig and Keven. Take Care, Stay Well and most of all…God Bless You All❤️

Hi, I'm just wondering something, the foot seems to move a lot compared to the other crush. Is this what you want or is this a drawback? Love your videos.

Below is a comment that I agree with..As a city girl I never thought in a million years I'd love a channel such as The hoof gp. But what makes me keep coming back is the love and care he has for these precious beautiful creatures..God's creatures, cows, bulls Etc..I'm truly a big fan, I may not always leave a comment but trust and believe I'm always watching these wonderful videos.. Keep up the great work you do Graham, Oops can't forget your brother in law and your Lil helpers( your sons).. Please keep bringing us your fans more great videos..

It is so good to know that these girls have more comfort, safety and care. What a difference from less caring circumstances. And why not, they give food to us, and I am glad some are humanely raised and giving the milk with less pain or discomfort. Thanks for the news. Happy Holidays to you and yours !! 🎄🎅🏻🎄🤶🏻

Great video - cows are wonderful animals and it’s great to see how much you genuinely care for their well-being.

Love the farm tor and hearing about how you help the cows stay healthy.

Oh, this video was very helpful for my 4 cows inside my small apartment; thanks a million for showing me what I can do to help my cows out. XD XD XD XD

I learn new things in this channel! Im not a farmer though, but its great to know that cows has those luxurious mats and foams and carved ways to give them comfort. Awesome channel! Proud to be part of the herd!

Excellent discussion! I keep my cows in the spare bedroom, of course!

Thanks for the tour through the different barns and accommodations for the cows. Really interesting. Your extensive knowledge helps you be the world class trimmer you are! 🐮❤️

Thank you for taking us on a tour of the farm. Farming has come a long way in advance practices for ensuring comfort for the animals. My grandpa when he was alive and farmed I remember things being very different. Floors were just cement, nothing was automated. My dad sat on a stool and milked. But he was a great farmer and did well.

Thanks for the great education on farming still living it can't stop watching. Happy Holidays to you and your family . And keep coming with the great videos.

I'm a horse person, but I seriously enjoy your videos. Always happy to see a new upload. ❤️

Hello Graham and Craig, it is fascinating to see all the new technology that is used to help make the dairy industry easier on the cows. So thank you for taking us through that form and showing us everything that goes on. I hope you and your entire family have a wonderful Christmas.

My man here wakes up at 4:30 in the morning and starts vlogging, loud as shit. Love it

QUESTION: Do the rear feet tend to have more trouble, or is that just shown more because it's easier to film?

Super educational! I’m not in the cow business, so this is super interesting. I have horses and it’s interesting to compare feet and see what works for one, or not the other or even both. ☺️

Hi Graeme! I'm doing great and loving all the knowledge you are imparting. Hope Santa is good to you and your family and that you all have a lovely Holiday

I find it very interesting that he mentions about how the cows don’t live how they do “in the wild” but. There are no cows in the wild? Cows are a 100% domesticated species and furthermore were actually completely created by humans of thousands of years of selective breeding. Just an observation I made.

I love that you genuinely care for the cows and how they are treated.

I have become addicted to your channel!!! I LOVE learning about all animals. I watch a lot of Dr Pol on Nat Geo channel and you remind me of him of how you love and treat animals with such passion! I just showed my mom a bunch of your videos last night and she loves all the same stuff I do. Hello to you, sending much love to you your loved ones AND all the cows!! From Baltimore, Maryland, USA