The Hoof Health Revolution: Insights from James Wilson

Lameness is one of the biggest welfare and productivity challenges in dairy farming, but what if we could tackle it with a smarter, science-backed approach? In this episode, we’re joined by James Wilson, Hoof Health Consultant at Herd Health Consultancy and post-doctoral researcher at the University of Liverpool. James brings a unique perspective—combining hands-on experience as a herdsman, hoof trimming skills, and cutting-edge research into genetics and farmer engagement. We’ll be diving into: - The latest science on claw horn lesions and lameness prevention - Why farmers, trimmers, and vets need to work together for better results - How genetics could play a bigger role in tackling lameness - Simple, practical steps every dairy farmer can take today Whether you’re a farmer, a vet, a trimmer, or just passionate about cow welfare, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss! Contact: Linkedin page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-wilson-16a3b4153/ Email - james.herdhealth@gmail.com/j.p.wilson@liverpool.ac.uk Website - https://www.herdhealth.co.uk/ Telephone - 07468495027 Links relating to the discussion: UK Hoof Health Registry: https://ahdb.org.uk/news/sharing-hoof-health-data-to-improve-uk-herd-mobility Lantra Approved Hoof Trimming Courses: https://hooftrimmerregister.co.uk/wp/services/  Ruminant Health and Welfare - GB dairy cow lameness manifesto: https://ruminanthw.org.uk/new-lameness-manifesto-launched-for-british-dairy-industry/  Cattle Lameness Academy: https://www.cattlelamenessacademy.co.uk/  National Association of Cattlefoot Trimmers is a member's organization, but they also run CPD days and conferences for their trimmers and farmers to attend - https://nacft.co.uk/  Cattle Hoof Care Standards Board offer the Level 4 qualification and LANTRA approved courses, as well as coaching for hoof trimmers - https://hooftrimmerregister.co.uk/wp/level-4-professional-foot-trimming/ The Healthy Feet Website - https://www.cattle-lameness.org.uk/ Lantra Professional Cattle Foot Trimming 4 day course - https://www.lantra.co.uk/product/35180 Healthy Feet Programme - to find out more about the programme or find your nearest mobility mentor - https://ahdb.org.uk/mobility-mentors