"This shouldn't be viewed as a setback; it should be viewed as the next step in the process." This is a legendary quote, man. It's a great thing to keep in mind throughout life's challenges. Thank you for saying it
I was glad to hear this because I was just beginning to fear that maybe this little lady might not come out on the winning end. I (we) will be looking forward to seeing her full recovery.
"You win some....and some take a little longer", brilliant - that saying should be taught in schools, its not failure to not achieve something first time, mostly we have to work at something many times before we win. Heart warming video - good teamwork Graeme and Craigie Boy.
I’m a horse person, and I thought horses’ hooves were complicated and delicate, but they’ve got nothing on ungulate hooves. This is crazy complicated and beautiful at the same time. I wish this little cow the best.
i did horses cows and even goats growing up, and i know its because of the numbers, but i see him regularly running into issues that i cant Imagin letting a cow get that bad in the first place. Gandpaw had anywhere from 150- i think the higest i ever saw on the books (grandpaw keep a logbook that had their ear tag number and colors so we could keep track of which he had checked) of 230 something. Out of all those cows i would normally see 2 maby 3 kind of sort of issues a year, and maby ever 2-3 years we would get a real issue that would take a specialist.
you can't rush healing. she is in good hands, so thoughtful and concerned. you truly LOVE your job. thanks Craig for your expertise also. and Happy Valentines Day to you both. 🥰🥰💖💖🎉🎉
I really like when you show the follow up visits. I hope she heals nicely. Good job. I also like it when you show the cow’s/bull’s face. It makes it more “personable” in way.
When you showed her face she looked so apprehensive. Like "Now what?". You may not have healed her foot all the way, but you made her more comfortable. I watched another hoof trimmer's post and the cow didn't turn to say thank you on the way out like yours do. Thanks for what you do for the cows and those of us that you help just by watching you.
It may seem that her hoof is not getting better by much, but you pointed out where the dermatitis had cleared a bit. It just also spread farther up the hoof. Hopefully today's work will see her on the mend. It was such a large lesion which put her in such pain. With the new cleaning and shaping her claw, she should be able to walk somewhat better. You take such care of your girlies.I hope we get to see her again next time as she mends.🙂🐄❤
So glad you came back to this cow so we could see how she is. I’m amazed how you know exactly what to do. Great hearing explanations. My parents moved from farm to “big city”. Missed the farm & animals so bad. Cousin became ferrier. Used to love watching & helping. Hope you don’t ever stop videos! 👏
I don't wish this cow any harm at all and I am glad to see she's getting the care she needs. But seeing the lamina in a living hoof was fascinating! The structure reminds me of petals while they are still folded into a bud. Healing can be such a messy, time consuming business but it WILL happen. Thank you for sharing all that you do! ❤️
Every time, I watch Hoof GP I realize there is more to raising cattle than I thought cause I always think they need a place to stay, food, and vet visit. But now I learn that you need to take care of their toe and trimming but also the condition that the animal is kept affect what they produce and can create a big problem for them. I like watching this video because you learn something new every day.
It's always darkest before the dawn - so while this may seem "bad", it's just the next step, like you said, all part of this particular cow's progression of healing. I so enjoy watching and learning from you & your family of hoof trimmers. The best there are, jmo. Blessings to all of you from our family across the pond in WA state.
Thank you for pointing out that cleaning the hoof was pushing the cow towards being in the crush too long. I like that you explained that Digital Dermatitis could still be traveling places we couldn't see, under the hoof and that could make healing a nightmare. No sooner said, then you found just such an area. Best wishes.
Its so weird to me that i learn more from videos by people who are passionate than i did in college. It shouldnt be, cause i grew up on public broadcasting and discovery networks back when they were still mostly science and history based. But, the retention i have when its people like you who actually care and are passionate. Its just a big realization coming full circle
Part of it is having a *choice* over your learning. Another part is the level of passion in the one doing the teaching. Yet another part is not being stressed out over due dates and grades. I did *horribly* in school, though part of it was ADHD and Asperger's that wouldn't be diagnosed until my mid-20s. Even as a kid, I recognized that I learned more just listening to my parents talk to each other than I ever did in school. What I *did* learn in school tended to be things the teachers didn't intend. Like 'rules only apply to those who would follow them, anyway.'
"You win some...and some take a bit longer" "This shouldn't be viewed as a setback, it should be viewed as the next step in the process." Graeme dropping some powerful motivational bombs
Wow, she really has a problem. This video and the last show how knowledgeable and skilled you are. You really know what you are doing and she is in excellent hands. If anyone can heal her, it is you! Thank you.
When he scraped off the bit from the upper right, and you saw the outer hoof pull away from the corium. I was devastated. It's so much worse then we thought.
PLEASE do a video on the anatomy of a cow's hoof. Invite a veterinarian and discuss in detail all the parts of the hoof and how they interact; problem areas of the hoof, and how the two of you partner in treating these cows. Thanks!!!
That music is soooo relaxing. As it plays, I get a smile on my face. Thank you for the music you share and your kind care of these animals. It’s so interesting. Ahhhhhh!
Poor girl. If she was under anyone else's care, I'd write this off as an unfortunate case where the animal needs to be put down. Knowing you're there to care for her though makes me near 100% positive she'll make a full recovery. You actually care for these cows and I love knowing that they're in your hands. I would love to see as many follow ups on this particular cow as are needed for her to fully recover if it's possible for you to do so. Best wishes from the US. Cheers friend!
Thank you for showing the good, the bad and the ugly. Always being honest and hopeful. Although I think my face wrinkles increased as I was watching so intently. I hope she continues. Her healing journey.
✍Hi Graeme and Craig...Happy Valentine's Day to both of you💌 but not just because we love you 💗 but for all the love and care you give to these cows🐄 God Bless LuvYa! Bye from your digital pen pal from NE Ohio USA 🇺🇸
As i was peeling potatoes today and it gave me the same satisfying feeling when you clean to get to the healthy parts of the hoof 😂 i know i watch to much of your videos 😂 i love your work 🥰
Thanks for taking care of that sweetheart! I love how patiently he explains things for the viewers. In this one, I was curious how he finds the 'edge' where the knife won't hurt the skin. I didn't expect the laminar corium to be a part to trim like that.
This may just be one of the longest, most difficult recovery roads for the cows you’ve worked on. Even at your best, there is a none 0% chance that this cow doesn’t recover. It’s not something I want to say or other people want to hear, but that is the reality of the situation. Prayers for a safe recovery for this cow!
You are so dedicated to improving these cows lives, through their hooves. It amazes me how that dermatitis traveled up along that hoove wall. Watching you trim and care for them is amazing. Then I watch the farrier trim our horses hooves. Do the cows get Thrush, like the horses do? I know how smelly it is. I know they both get laminitis. I actually love watching you do cows feet over horses. It is more interesting . Loved this Video. HAPPY valentines Day!!!
And this my friend is why you are the man, I’m sure these animals want to dance when they know your showing up, because who doesn’t want to dance😊 I am truly amazed by your knowledge and dedication to each and every one you work on. ☺️
Discovery is absolutely progress, Graham. Even if you discover something awful, after having done work in the past, it's certainly better progress than doing nothing. The idea's the same across so many places, it's hard to see where it *doesn't* pop up.
Oh dear! I remember this case. The situation seems both better and worse. 😣 “You win some. And some take a bit longer” Graham Hoof GP - February 2023. I might get that on a T-shirt. ☺️ Thank you for persevering good Sir! 👍❤️
I know this sounds strange but I do love your videos, I hate seeing how bad a hoof can be but I know they are in the best of hands in getting on the right path to recovery. Thank you again for utter dedication. Love to you and the family, I hope you enjoyed your American trip xxxx
This journey is going to be very interesting. You have said that the wall horn takes longer than the sole. So this is going to be a fantastic time.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏👏👏👋👋👋
Please keep us up to date about this cow. Love your videos. You teach us alot and give good explanations about what is happening with the animal's hooves.
Omg yea it does look like flaps or ridges. And it looks narly for sure ... But we kno it must be removed in order for complete healing... And graham the care you give each one of these sweet cows is a blessing no doubt .. stay doing a great job... U and Craigie boy... And may both of you and your families remain blessed
Just so you know-the video you have uploaded about your wife and children is the best one you have. You’ve learned something that many people simply don’t learn. Everything else, all of the distractions, cool gadgets, etc… mean NOTHING. The one thing that matters is loving your family, putting them above all else. Be your wife’s best friend, best cheerleader, best confidant, and most of all her Best Protector. Don’t let the little things ruin your days together. My husband was all of that and more to me-and I regret the times I took him for granted. We were together 35 years, married 33 years. And we were all in. But tomorrow is never promised. I learned this lesson last March 15, 2022 when my husband died in our bed right next to me, very unexpectedly. And I could not save him, God knows I tried. I lost my soul mate that day, and the grief is humbling, and awful. All I know now is I had the best husband in the world-and when I fulfill my life purpose, he will be waiting for me. It’s not much, but that’s the best I have to offer. I pray for y’all all of God’s blessings. 🙏😎
@@tabithafeliciano-johnson9401 Thank you! I apologize, I wasn’t trying to post a “downer” post-I feel a need to, as best I can, pass on what I’ve learned-and this family is so heart warming!
@@southernborn1358 no problem it's a sad person that doesn't feel the pain of another and let you know that, in some small way, your not alone and empathize with your pain.🤗❤️🙏🏽
Who would think trimming cows feet would be so gripping ! You are obvisily very caring person and knollagble on this subject . I remember seeing the first video you made about this cow's infected hoof . Which was so very shocking , I do hope she is not in to much pain . But she could not be in better hands then yours !
I remember this cows hoof well. It shows the choice of blocks as spot on too. No real wear and the glue has stayed on. Really routing for this little cow. But hard to see the end right now 😢
Videos of such "problem cases" are particularly absorbing. It's intriguing to watch you work through the challenge of addressing a difficult presentation of the conditions that are ailing a hoof. Your viewers might find it interesting at some point to hear a clarification of how you determine that exposed laminar connections are dead tissue that may be cut away (as at 7:32), instead of live tissue that you need to avoid harming.
"this isn't a case of 'you win some you lose some.' this is 'you win some, and some take a bit longer." Your optimism and dedication to your mission is hugely inspiring to me, and I'll be taking this bit of wisdom into my everyday life with me. Thank you.
I've just binged a bunch of these videos, because I find them calming. I just want to thank you for making content that is interesting as well as educational.
You sure Really are amazing i never imagine i will watch a yiutube about someone cutting and taking care cow feet and yet here i am and love how you doing what you can such passion and love to help feet id this a wonderful creatures i learn and amazeby this and what ya do
I'd love to see a video all about the inner anatomy of a cow's hoof. Your comment about how the foot is actually suspended inside the hoof made me curious.
That's too bad that the infection found a different route instead of completely healing. Like you said, it's going to take longer, not hopeless. 😁😁👋👋💖💖