Focus On... January 2022

Hoof problems are still one of the leading reasons as to why cows are involuntarily culled. And as always, digital dermatitis, foot rot, sole ulcers and limax (interdigital hyperplasia) are huge challenges that dairy farmers must deal with. However, in comparison to most other fitness traits, there is relatively good progress to be made through breeding. We have found 4 sires for you that not only offer high overall breeding values, but also reach top values for hoof health.

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BullTalk - January 2022
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Focus on... Persistency