Sheep
Sheep rely on grazed grass as their main source of nutrients so any factor that restricts their ability to graze has an effect on productivity.
Lameness is one of the greatest problems that farmers face. If sheep are to be farmed profitably, then they need to make best use of grazed grass. The pain and reduction in mobility results in reduced food intake, loss of body condition, lowered milk yield or loss of liveweight in growing animals.
Testimonial
Whinfell Park have used the TendaHoof™ system (consisting of a TendaHoof™ Mat, TendaHoof™ Lick and TendaHoof™ Solution so that the sheep disinfect their own hooves in the field) for the last 2 seasons. Since using the system it has proven to reduce antibiotic use, cut labour requirement for feet related issues by half and has also resulted in the sale of an extra 600 lambs prior to Christmas, reducing pressure on winter forage.