We now market new and used hoof trimming equipment manufactured by Appleton Steel, the world leader in Steel Hoof Trimming Chutes.

We offer a Hoof Trimming School to train you for your new career.

• All of our new Hoof Trimming Chutes have a limited one year warranty.
• Our hoof trimming chutes use hydraulic high position tear drops that protect the trimmer from the kicking rear legs of the cow, a great safety feature.
• The hydraulic hoof trimming chutes elevate with a positive hydraulic chain to assist up and down motion. This stops any tilting or unstable lifting and allows you to easily setup on uneven ground.
• The chutes utilize a torsion bar axle which eliminates wheel misalignment.
• Our chutes use Parker hydraulic pumps, hoses and fittings. Parker is the leading hydraulic supplier in the world. Service is readily available worldwide.
• Our front leg lifts are unique to the industry. They clamp on and lift the hoof and leg, of the cow, in a natural motion, keeping the trimmer away from the foot. One more great safety feature.
• There are two large storage cabinets available for the ease and convenience of storing all of the trimmer's supplies
• Our chutes use a rear come-along system that moves the cow from the back of the chute to the front. It adapts to any size cow.
• The chutes are built on high strength steel frames with a low-center of gravity.
• Our chutes are equipped with a lightweight roofing system with shades that pull-out to protect the trimmer from the weather.
• Chutes weight approximately 4300 lbs. and are 12 1/2 feet long with the hitch removed. They come with a dolly wheel for easy and convenient setup - even without a pickup. They use a Parker Hydraulic piston pump and 1 horse watt-saver motor that uses 4 amps of power with a belt-drive for quiet operation.
• We use a piston-style accumulator that stores hydraulic pressure for quick movement of hydraulics, allowing storage of hydraulic pressure for loading and unloading of the chute without having to plug into a power source.
• Our user-friendly equipment allows for quick setup and tear down - usually 5-10 minutes.

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LIBRARY RESOURCES - links to other informative sites

• Hoof Trimmers Organization
  The Hoof Trimmers Association offers accurate and current information on all aspects of hoof health. References to informative articles and other information pertinent to the dairyman.
• Holstein International
  Holstein International BV publishes international, high-quality, and independent information, and serves as a know-how center for the international dairy farming and breeding industry.
• Holstein World
  Holstein World provides the dairyman with general breeder information, genetic links, cattle prep directory, shows and events, news and a host of other useful and informative links.
• Holstein World - Evans Acres
  Timeless Perfection - Working with cow families that have proven themselves and stood the test of time. Here at Evans-Acres we take the time to make the right buying and breeding decisions to produce exceptional young progeny and build our herd....
• Holstein World - Canyon Breeze
  Gillins Dairy, home of Canyon-Breeze Holsteins, is owned by Steve & Becky Gillins and son, Cory, of Minersville, Utah....
• Holstein World - Brownking Holsteins
  Check out a superior line of milkers and bulls.
• Cattle Connection
  The CONNECTION was designed and is committed to serving the dairy industry both large and small, with the lowest cost, fastest, easiest and most reliable way to reach active breeders from coast to coast. Contact us for more information on rates, ad sizes, discounts and deadlines.
• Progressive Dairyman
  Consistently rated by dairymen and dairy-related professionals as one of the leading industry-specific publications available. We are committed to helping the dairy industry by providing unbiased and factual editorials each month. Links are also available to Progressive Hay Grower, Ag Nutrient Management, El Lechero.
• The Red and White Dairy Cattle Association
  The RWDCA was established in 1964, based on the principles of an open herdbook and the bloodlines of the Red Holstein....

Chutes Unlimited's Hoof Trimming School offers:

• Topics covered:
  • Foot anatomy
  • Proper trimming techniques
  • Maintenance trimming
  • Corrective trimming
  • Blocking
  • Wrapping
  • Cow movement and handling
  • Biosecurity
  • Business management for Trimmers
  • Foot health issues:
    • Lameness issues - Sole ulceration - Double sole - Heel erosion - White line disease - Toe ulceration - Horizontal grooves and fissures - Vertical fissures - Foot rot - Infection of coffin joint - Interdigital dermatitis (hairy wart, strawberry, foot rot)
  • Treatments:
    • Foot baths
    • Wrap medications