Successful completion of the basic hoof care course

Proper hoof care is a key component of animal health, performance, and welfare in cattle farming. Regular and professional hoof care significantly contributes to preventing lameness and ensuring the long-term health of the animals. A sound professional training.

Successful completion of the basic hoof care course

Successful completion of the basic hoof care course

 Successful completion of the basic hoof care course

The "Certified Hoof Care Course – Basic Course" at the HBLFA was once again offered this semester Raumberg-Gumpenstein . The course was held in cooperation with the LFI Styria and was led by Robert Pesenhofer (European Hoofcare). from the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein contributed Johann to the training. Häusler, Dr. Leopold Podstatzky-Lichtenstein, and Dr. Elfriede Ofner-Schröck

The course provided comprehensive fundamentals of functional hoof care, knowledge of hoof diseases, and practical skills for proper treatment and prevention. The participants successfully completed their final examination on March 12, 2026.

We congratulate the graduates and wish them much success and enjoyment in their future work in hoof care.

 

Further links

Diploma course for instructors in functional hoof care

Certification course in hoof care, basic course

 

 

Team

Häusler Johann

Johann Häusler

Cattle fattening and product quality
Ofner-Schröck Elfriede, Dr.in

Dr. Elfriede Ofner-Schröck

Institute leadership Organic Farming & Livestock Biodiversity