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Advance your expertise in hoof trimming care and herd management with this intensive three-day hoof health training course, led by one of Canada’s top trimming experts, Victor Daniel. Addressing one of the leading challenges in dairy production, this course combines classroom instruction with hands-on trimming experience to help participants learn to prevent and manage lameness effectively. Designed for farmers, veterinarians, farm workers, and post-secondary students, the course aims to strengthen animal welfare practices, improve herd productivity, and build regional capacity in hoof health management.
 
Key Dates & Details:

• When: March 16-18, 2026, 8:30 am – 4 pm  
• Where: Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, Truro, NS + off-site on-farm practice
• Registration deadline: February 14, 2026
• Fee: $2,750.00 + HST/person
• Provincial funding opportunities may be available through Canada Job Grants- more information available here, or please contact kamryn.allen@dal.ca with questions

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Contact:

Kamryn Allen
Program Manager, Extended Learning 
Kamryn.Allen@dal.ca