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What is wrong with the cows tail it looks like an orange or red area.
Its called "tail tape" - the farmer was treating the cow with antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs to help her get over the infection and help her deal with the pain - the tail tape is there so that the guys in the parlour know that the milk if not to be used for human consumption - as there will be traces of antibiotics within the milk.
@@TheHoofGP Thanks for all the information on this issue. Helps me understand what is going on with the cows. BTW I am a 71 year old woman from Pittsburgh PA, USA and the closest I have been to a dairy cow is the dairy department of the ALDI'S or the Dairy Queen ice cream store. LOL 😅😆. Happy Healthy New Year to you and your family. Also to Greg and his family too. God Bless You and Keep You All. AMEN 🙏🙏🙏
Also great when you cut your finger as it'll stick in place longer than any plaster/band-aid
(In humor) she kicked back in payback for poking her foot over n over stop that 😆🙈
@@SlipShodBob tail tape and bailing twine. Can't live without them
This guy: "I can't cut into the absess because I'm not a vet" The cow: "Fine... I'll do it myself."
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yeah and the way it looked when he so called kicced I don't buy it he cut it and acted like it was the bull cuz he felt bad and was really pose to do it cuz he not a licensed vet
@@killatos431 Thats not who he is.
@@Shadowsearcher64 I meant to say he cut it when he wasn't pose to cuz he is not a licensed vet he just the horn trimmer hoof horn trimmer but in there job the bust alot of abscess in the hoof so they no how its don't and they see how it helps the cow once the pressure is gone and when it's on the ankle they shave the hoof most time it's connected and it pops and gives the cow or bull Relief but it wasn't connected at the hoof so even after he cleaned him up without a vet u can't cut into tissue of the animals so luccy he kicked right but when u watch the kicc it seamed like she shook the cam then dripped it then added the cow lifting his foot I did it frame by frame trust me but he did a good thing even tho he wasn't pose to the cow needed it
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Graham: I can’t cut into live tissue, I can’t drain that. Cow: No problem, I’ve got this.
Definitely a "hold my beer" moment. 😊
After the novelty has worn off, here I am still watching. What sets you apart is your personality, dude. You are gregarious as hell, and you clearly care about what you do. A pleasure to watch you work
He is very clear as he talks and explains what he is up to.
Marcello....You sure suck up to the man.....God!!!!! Suck much?
Same here. I've watched other hoof trimmers, which is a bit odd since I have nothing to do with cattle, and always enjoyed Graham.
Funny you should mention vets in this video... After years of effort, I just recieved my acceptance into Veterinary Science at University! So hopefully, some day in the future, I'll be the person coming out to farms to help cows just like this girl.
One of my favorite parts of these videos, is the confused looks on the cows' faces when they walk out of the crush and can suddenly bear weight with significantly less pain. It's like they're trying to figure out what kind of magic they've just encountered. Then they just happily wander off to join their friends.
Once again, I am so glad you regularly explain what you are permitted to do, and where a veterinarian is required. When she was shaking her foot just out of the crush, she reminded me of a dog or cat with a small piece of tape stuck on the bottom of a paw!
the other cows were thinking how pretty that new pink shoe was.
Giusto, questo è un'intervento che deve fare un Veterinario
Have you ever seen how dogs act around when they’re shoeing? You would think it’s crack and they’re all addicted and having withdrawals. Fighting, snarls it’s crazy. Smells like toe jam and they go crazy for it.
My 7 year old says he thinks her first steps will be surprising 😊 He loves watching these videos with me because we live on a dairy that my uncle runs. He wants to visit Scotland now and watch you. We’ve been watching your videos together for about 2 years now. Thank you for the knowledge and family friendly content.
1000 cows and only 2 have issues... Just goes to show how well these animals are kept and the people who own them take good care of them
That's frequently not considered by folks like activists. *Extensive* work is done to keep the animals as healthy as possible by these farmers. There are had apples, but if you're not an idiot, you treat your moneymakers well
My last house cow was a Jersey/Holstein. She was lovely. Known for huge amounts of rich creamy milk and giving gentle hugs to children, she also enjoyed being sung to during milking. My beautiful Blackfly. How I miss her and all the lovely things we made with her milk.
Wonder if her babies would've loved her milk as well. 🤔
I’m so happy for the mutual love you shared. My sympathies for your loss.
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Can't imagine her being relieved without the burst abscess. Well done, Graeme!
Well this time he just been kicked by cow. So good work cow lady ;)
Glad you weren’t hurt! Thought she kicked you for a second there! Also, I’ve seen a few people speculate that he lanced the abscess himself and used the kick as a cover. Why would he lie when he could’ve just edited the whole bursting part out of the video and not have had to come up with a lie lol?
good question.
Luckily not too many people are challenging/doubting it, so that's nice
It probably hurt like hell, She didn't want it to be touch so she kick. The kick did her some justice though🤔🤔That infection needed to come out. I know she feel alil relief 😌
Just have to say that I love your personality, not to mention your expertise. What you do for these cows is wonderful!!! They really need you!
Yikes! So glad you weren’t hurt when she kicked back! Can’t imagine the relief she felt when she ruptured the abscess! It had to feel so good! Now that you have done what you can, hopefully the vet can help with the infection and bring her even more relief and complete healing! On behalf of all the cows out there that you have helped, thank you!😉
My girlfriend's horse passed away yesterday because of complications with a large absess on the horse's leg I'm really glad you're able to help with the cow absesses and pain as best you can💕
Sorry to hear about your gf horse. That can be a terrible loss. I'm glad you are there to support her.
While growing up on a ranch, we did things like this ourselves. It's hard work. This guy is absolutely great. Just so you know, our cattle had about 3,200 acres of prairie to run around so trimming their hooves didn't happen often... Our horses and donkeys were different. Yes, cows are cliquey... They definitely have best friends.
But since they were outside, didn't the hoofs wear away by themselves and didn't they have less issues than the cows that are all day long inside a barn?
I just want to thank you for what you do. I grew up on a small dairy farm in Virginia USA. And we didn't have someone like you to do this. We did it ourselves. It's great that your able to help these farmers with their livestock. Keep up the great work.
That cow was listening to you when you said you couldn't cut into the abcess. She helped take care of that!
There have been many dicey moments on this channel, but this abscess explosion was by far the worst. It looked like custard! I bet she feels so much better!
My favorite is the video where he lifts the leg in his old crush and the giant abcess explodes absolutely everywhere lol 😆
@@Jacob_6420 I don't remember seeing that. Need to find it now 😂
The one where he can literally put two fingers in the opening to the leg abscess is crazyyyy! The pus just keeps on going! 🤮
Isn't that the one where he does a neighbors bull? 🤔
Can you not ruin custard for us all please 😂😭
I have no idea how this video came to me but having raised cattle my entire life I certainly appreciate what this man does.
I predict that this cow will have a few timid, tentative steps, but then will be able to gently walk away after putting pressure on the block. You do amazing work! Thank you for taking the time to go through your process step-by-step, and explaining all of the "Why?"s behind what you do. It is helpful, educational, and entertaining. I hope that you/your camera weren't hurt too badly by that flail-kick!
It is a bit scary to realize how much I have learned from you, Mr Parker... I recognized the white line crack and the abscess within a few seconds AND knew what you would need to do to fix it... until the cow fixed it herself, that is.
In that case the channels working properly
Mr. Parker? Edward stop being a sycophantic suck up.
I have a question that I've been wanting to ask: has there ever been a time where you've been doing a trim and you uncovered a problem bad enough that you had to pause the trim to advise the farmer to call a vet to come over immediately for? I only ask because I've seen you help some cows whose feet were in pretty rough shape--and much respect to the farmers and vets who made sure that those cows fully, or as close to fully, recovered--like the one who had the bone fall out, and I'm curious if such, for lack of better words, emergency situations have come up before. I hope that I've worded all of this in a way that makes sense.
That is a great question! I'm curious too 🤔
I think she will be much relieved and likely bear weight more than before she arrived in the crush.
I'll answer yes for you fully in a video soon
@@TheHoofGP Thankyou
@@TheHoofGP Thank you very much.
She probably feels si much better❤
I love how you went straight to the trimming in this video with few intros to get us straight to the abscess. More power Hoofgp.
I could *feel that pain and relief from all the way down in Australia. Good thing she’s got a super good human like you looking after her feet. *Yes, I cannot word right. But eh, I made people laugh, so win for me!
missed a "feel" ? ;)
@@CONEHEADDK lol noticed that too
Down to Victoria
@@CONEHEADDK That aren't allowed to feel down under.
@@chuckfinley4757 Of course.. Restrictions and mandates and stuff.
Watching her come out of the crush, trying to flick the block off her hoof, brought me to tears from laughter! Because . . . She looked just like my cat did after putting tape on the bottom of her paws! 😂
Dayum! Graeme, even though you prepped us for her kicking you, I still jumped in my seat - glad you, nor her, were hurt during that! And even more glad she popped that sucker giving her some immediate relief as you said. Keep crackin' on! Cheers!
It is so awesome to watch your channel. I have been on farms most of my life. I used to raise Angus until the beef market crashed. I miss it. People from all walks of life need to watch your channel as well as other channels that cover farming. Farming is a job of passion and without farmer's, we would all be starving. We need more support for them. Love what you do!
Graeme: This breed of cow is known for kicking out randomly. Cow: Hi-YAH 🦶
Yet another good reminder to never underestimate how fast large livestock like horses and cows can move and kick out, always keep your wits about you, even around animals you know well.
It truly warms me inside to see how much love y’all show your livestock
a huge relief. Great job, man
As a mechanic, I have had many black finger nails. I know the relief you can get by having a hole drilled through a nail to release the built up pressure. I can just imagine how much better this poor cow felt once that abscess let go. It was funny watching her try to shake that block off.
I got a black fingernail last year, but I was too chicken to go drilling into it! 😃 I have had an abscess in middle finger that felt infinitely better once it burst!
Look up using a red hot paper clip. Much more sanitary and safe.
Not a mechanic but I've had a hole burned into my nail myself. Horrible, painful hematoma building up under the nail is such an indescribable pain, there's nothing quite like it. Initial pain of the burn that lasted for a couple seconds but the relief afterward was incredible. Didn't care for the smell, though.
Huge relief when drained. I've been the lucky Mrs Farmer's Wife to put a big needle through many a nail and mix up the epson salts soak.
Never heard of a solution like that. The quick pain was probably worth it considering how an infected nail/finger can be.
To quote Malcolm (Jurassic Park), "life will always find a way". That kick provided the cow relief from the pressure, that as a hoof trimmer he wouldn't be able to provide; not allowed to intentionally cut live tissue. Splendid job all the same, hopefully the vet doesn't take too long or else the abscess might come back.
So nice to see how much better they feel after you help them!
That happened so darn fast😱😱 Glad you are okay and I know she will be okay in your care☺️
Love these, so relaxing and I bet when that kicked and burst that bubble the relief of the pressure was astounding.
He definitely lanced that himself. If you look to where he was trimming right before the cow "kicked", you can see that the same area looked MUCH different after. I'm guessing that the farmer must've told him to just "go ahead and open it up", instead of having to pay God knows how much for a vet to come out and do it.
@@danieldevito6380 But knife was in the lower part of the hoof.
The sooner she sees the vet the better! Can you please give us an update? 😊
She is going to be a satisfied customer after hoofing your camera 😎 love your videos
I love how much you care for these humble creatures. It's really beautiful to see. I started watching your channel for the gross stuff. I stay because of your compassion!!! Keep up the great work mate!! ❤️❤️❤️
Interesting about the kicking. I had assumed that the crush would sufficiently immobilise the foot so that kicking wouldn’t be possible. Is it something you run into often?
My first thought when you panned back to the foot after the kick was that somebody had an overenthusiastic go with the BoviBond... what a huge amount of pus! Can't even imagine the pressure and pain that buildup was causing. Nice work!
I’m glad you were able to help her .great job!
My girls love watching your videos before bed time .7 and 5 years old they love watching the cows get trimmed and all fixed up . Thank you for your awesome videos
Wow, that was a surprise! That walk out was amazing. Could watch you all day 😃
I am always impressed, but NEVER surprised at the level of care farmers provide their herds. Thank God for farmers and Thank God for the people who support the health of their animals!
But the animals are just going to die anyway...
It is amazing, 2 cases among 1,000 cows that is 0.002%. Those cows are very well cared for
@@fr4nc3ss so are you and I. But we still get medicine when we are sick, and go to the doctor when we break a bone.
I saw the soreness at the top right away, much relief to this cow! Great job as always!!!💯♥️
The cows are lucky to have you. You truly seem to know what you are doing, when to go on and when to put the cow in the hands of a doctor. Great job!
oooooooo that made me jump bless her, she's certainly walking better once she realised it wasn't as painful. Well done xx
What a satisfying surprise that was!! And I believe you when you say how cold it is, im along the road from you in fife lol and its freezing, well done you guys for working outside i bet you canni feel your toes at times. Great vid as always.🙂
I have a form South of my home I live in Florida my 17 I love all animals watching you brings me happiness
Thank you for what you do to help relieve their pain!
I feel sorry for you working in the cold & wind. I'm in Minnesota, and last night it was -21 below with -35 below wind chill. But I was warm and comfy inside, and NOT working outside. I appreciate all you do to remedy the obvious pain of the cow's feet. I grew up as a Dairy Farmers daughter. The cows were out in pasture unless being milked, or the winter weather like yesterday would keep them inside, bedded in straw. The farm is long gone, but I wonder why we never needed someone like you to assist us in trimming their feet. Do you think it was due to them being mostly in pasture? Or was it because their feet were mostly frozen 🙂
It dosnt get that cold in the u.k tbf.
Sherry May ---- Wow, the temperatures you mention are intimidating!!! I'm here in Southern California where it was t-shirt weather today. Not ready for this warming trend yet, we need more RAIN !
Mostly in pasture!...it's the cold, hard concrete that causes most of the problems!
Ooof, I've been outside in MN when it was -5 and windy, and in Chicago once when it was -30. Takes your breath away. I'm a Floridian so I'm wimpy about cold weather.
I need to add that this is Fahrenheit - in units Mr. Parker would be more familiar with, that's -29.4 and -37.2 degrees Celsius.
ive never been to a video so early before. Thank you for all that you do to those wonderful cows!!!
You are a godsend to the bovine community.
I love how you take such good care of the cows you trim! You are awesome!
You should carry a powerful portable outdoor heater around you in the winter. I can imagine Scotland being so cold. I don't want your magical hands to get frostbite and fall ill. And what will the cows do then. Without your magical hands.
He's got 1 fitted to the crush, it's still bloody cold though.
@@alistairclement4239 thank you
It will be perfect, I have total faith in you. So enjoy your videos brilliant. Such joy to see the cattle walking after their treatment
I have said it many times before and I will say it thousands of times later… POOR Cow!😮 Thank you for helping her.
I predict that she comes out of the crush feeling a million times better and is now barely lame at all and walks with some grace ☺️
Hey Graeme is it cold there? You look bundled up for the artic. This was a very interesting trim, that was a lot of pus that burst out when she kicked out and smacked the camera. She sure is walking much better. Hope the vet comes soon to take care of the abscess. Glad you weren't hurt during all this kicking and squirting... Blessings
Scotland is very far north, so they do get some pretty cold winters!
i don’t think anyone in existence could have reacted fast enough for how fast and out of nowhere she kicked like that. i’m so curious, if she hadn’t kicked, would you have found that huge abscess at the top? bc it didn’t look like you were going to cut up there at all. maybe it was a blessing in disguise bc i can’t imagine the relief she must have felt the instant that all came out. that was thick and there was a LOT of it. she definitely seemed much more comfortable after she realized the block wasn’t coming off with the shake of her foot.
You will fix her !!! You are the best that I have seen!!! . GOOD LUCK MATE!!!
We've had some cold days here in Washington state as well. Wind chill really picks up when you're driving around on a forklift! Stay warm my friends. The cow took a minute to figure out how to walk with the block on but she certainly seemed better over all. You do great work!
From Western WA state as well here. I'm lucky to be working inside, but I still seem to spend a few hours a day in a cold underground parking garage.
Graeme: "You wouldn't believe how cold it is right now" Me: *Chuckles in Canadian.*
LOL...I thot the same thing!!! ❤🇨🇦❤
Never thought I would of subscribed to a hoof doctor channel. But here I am, and its actually pleasing to see the results 😁 and now I am hooked 🤣
Again u saved the day. The poor cow had to be in so much pain. Some ppl mite think-its just a cow....They have feelings to. My grandpa loved his cows so much. Seeing that would've made him cry 😢. Thankx AGAIN for saving the day...
It's so cold, the puss started to freeze, lol. Seriously though, I think she'll take a few hesitant steps out of the gate, then start walking a lot better. So much pressure was relieved! Great job as always Graeme, we and the cows that you for it💗💗💗
I dont think its freezing
I'm sure she'll feel better, after she gets used to walking with 1 high heel on. It must be a relief to her to not have the abscess closed. All in all, I feel bad for her. Hopefully, she makes a quick and full recovery.
thank you for loving cows
I wanted to let you know just how effective at teaching your "free" youtube videos are. I literally know all the terms a d definitions of a cows hoove, and know by heart this information, along with all the names of defects, materials, medications, and diagnosis. All just by passively watching your videos. I thank you.
I can't imagine the pain she must have been in!!! I'm sure she feels a whole lot better now!!! Great job!!! Sorry she kicked out!!! Stay blessed!!! Stay safe!!! 🤗❤🤗❤
Just shows how quick they can react Hope your ok GP a fall with a knife in your hand dangerous Stay safe 🍀🍀🍀🍀
I don't know if he fell or flinched away from the pus explosion, dropping the camera in the process
that cow breed is like the rottweiler of bovine ! yikes Interesting that it's in a breed, like genetics.
It will be amazing as always! You help these beauties so much.
19, licensed masseur, North Carolina, and I enjoy the healing of the animals!
She's going to come out walking just fine. Now back to see if I'm right.
Your a brave man. You also do such a wonderful job on these cows. I try to watch all your videos.
With your healing hands and love for these four legged souls I see that you walk in Beauty.
I watched the kick at 0.25x speed and still couldn't see it 😂 (Also, his voice sounds really funny & tired at that speed🤣)
i did too, it was edited the second glance of the hoof was before he started cutting lol but i understand why he did it.
Your videos suck me in. They got me through quarantine. I have horses and I often wonder if my horses would allow the grinder. Then I am quickly reminded that nope they would not. I have shown some of your videos to my farrier and he is amazed by what you do. Quick question.....in horses with abcesses we soak them in Epsom salts or use Ichthammol Is that possible in cows?
Hopeful she will walk with ease! Thank you for helping these animals!
2:23 Delicious custard!
I can believe how cold. Its -4 and feels like - 28 with the wind chill. I live in North Dakota, US. Love your channel. For some reason it has a calming effect for me. Therapeutic. Thanks. Oh I thought she"d walk ok.
Welp. ND here too. Never expected to see another on YT before
That must have been one hell of a landing. Cold, wet, and straight into sh*t. I think she'll certainly be better walking, but I'd imagine there'll still be some pain on that right hoof, so I think she'll be a little tentative.
I could watch you work all day you are such a caring man you and your family are amazing folks be well
You are so good to taking care of the cattle so you can relieve the pain and heal the wound. Next time I need a Dr. I should go to a vet and I don’t kick, LOL
So here's something that I've been wondering about. Are there no barn cats in Scotland? I live in Wisconsin and work in animal rescue. Almost every farm around here has barn cats. Even the big "industrial" farms. And if they don't, they come to our rescue looking for cats that wouldn't make good pets (previously were or still are feral) but would be happy to live in a warm barn, get fed and chase mice. I've never seen any barn cats in your videos. It seems weird to me.
Yes there are farm (barn) cats in Scotland. Probably less likely to be seen in areas where cows are.
Farmers are supposed to keep cats away from their cows and sheep . It is helps prevent disease and infections. When farmers receive the dreaded ministry inspection and or quality assurance inspection, some inspectors are displeased if cats or chickens are wandering amongst the animals and there feeds.
@@jamesdonal8599 if there is any grain feed involved, there are plenty of rats. I think those would be worse than cats.
@@kenreynolds1000 that's why farmers around here make an effort to have barn cats and feed and maintain their health, just like their cows and sheep. To keep the rats and mice out.
@@Dark1Wonder just got to neuter enough of them to keep the numbers down. Better for everyone involved.
Is there some sort of certification you could get that would allow you to practice some extremely limited procedures like a small cut or tube insert to at least drain and bandage a wound like that? Millions of people worked and attended school at home via remote learning. Zoom with a vet so the can supervise....
Every single time you put the salicylic acid paste stuff on I get excited for the relief for the cow. I have used salicylic acid cream face wash for my children's acne and still for my occeassional blemish. Or razor burn. Instant relief. Cleans the bacteria and instantly begins reducing the inflammation and drying it out. My kids come to me because they know salicylic acid is amazing stuff and you get wound cleaning,and instant anti-inflammatory pain relief. I cannot imagine the amazing relief these cows feel after pressure relief from puss pockets then an all natural anti-inflammatory put directly on the wound following the procedure. Amazing!! Job well done!!
Good job ! She's feeling much better
When she kicked out, I jumped and said a ton of colorful words! I can’t imagine having her kick out in front of me. She seems to have felt so much better after that nasty burst. Stay warm! It’s been below Zero Fahrenheit with snow here in Wyoming. 🥶
Good work helping these cows
Great to see the cows bearing helped .Good work .
Without any music while you talk- THE BEST!!
Just saw you on BBC Scotland’s ‘This Farming Life’. Instantly knew it would be you when the farmer said a hoof doctor was coming to tend to the cows.
I always believe you have a kind heart towards each of them you have the privilege to help...
She will be so relieved of so much pain. You are so good at your job.
My 2022 is NOW off to a great start!
She must feel better now. May God bless you and keep you safe and well as you care for his cows. ❤