Saturday, October 6, 2012

Bovine Hoof Trim Day

Dennis Burlingame of D & M Livestock Service brought his cattle "carousel" to Sweetgrass today, a hydraulic cattle chute/table contraption designed to lift the large critters up and onto their side. Here's a snapshot of Dennis sanding Daisy's toes back -- yes, those are bits of hoof flying through the air. Lorenzo is holding Daisy's head so she doesn't thrash about and bean herself on the carousel.

For the past two years, Dennis has taken great care of the Sweetgrass cattle hooves. He can be reached at 541-788-0458.

While suspended in the air, Daisy spent the entire time lowing to the big steer, Tad, and her bull calf, Tip, both of which remained nearby.

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