Hoof health in cattle has been a widely discussed topic for years. It makes a significant contribution to the animals' quality of life and also has a positive impact on their performance . Since qualified training opportunities in hoof care are very limited in Europe, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, in cooperation with European Hoofcare, has been offering a Europe-wide recognized diploma course .

The course to become an instructor in functional hoof care is classified at the level of the Austrian Matura (Level V) in the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). This format and educational level make this course unique in Europe.

The content of the diploma course includes both theoretical and practical focus areas in the fields of hoof care, animal husbandry and animal health, communication, pedagogy and presentation techniques.

Course start date:              October 5, 2026
Location:                   HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
Course fee:              €3,400.00
Registration deadline:     July 31, 2026

Further technical information can be obtained directly from Mr. Robert Pesenhofer of European Hoofcare, Technical Director: This email address is protected from spambots! You must enable JavaScript to view it.

Feedback and registrations will be processed by Ms. Alexandra Eckhart at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein: This email address is protected from spambots! You must enable JavaScript to view it.