Hoofcare
Leading college
Aeres, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands.
Before the learning unit starts, in the virtual assignment students determine the cause damage of lameness in dairy cows. The score the locomotion of a herd in a scale from 1 – 5.
In the learning unit the participants learn to trim the claws according to the 5 steps. They investigate claw health at a farm and will give advice to the farmer for improvement.
Virtual assignment - Locomotion scoring
Dates of the virtual assignment
June 2023
Total study load
1 hour virtual assignment, 8 hours self-efficacy
Summary of the assignment
- We learn about locomotion scoring of a herd in a scale from 1-5
- We will be able to determine the cause of damage of lameness in dairy cows.
This virtual assignment is open for all EQF 3 and 4 students with knowledges on the subject.
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Learning unit - Hoofcare
Dates of the learning unit
Autumn 2023
Total study load
14 days including 1 arrival day and departing days. The learning unit will be 50% practical’s, 30 % theory and 20 % excursions. The weekend will be filled with social activities
Summary of the learning unit
- The student identifies/investigates the condition of the claw
- The student treats the claw according to 5 steps
- The student researches circumstances at the farm affecting claw health
- The student gives advice
- The student shows commitment, responsibility, cooperation and proactivity to complete the task
The application for this international learning unit is open for all EQF 3 and 4 students who:
- have participated in virtual assignment 'Locomotion scoring'
- have basic knowledge of dairy cows and their feeding and housing systems
- are fit to travel
- allow use of film- and photo material in which you may be visible.
- Filled out the application document which is available on this site.
After receiving the applications, the selection will be done by the hosting VET college.
The students who are placed after selection will be notified by their contact person at their college.
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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
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Project: 2019-1-NL01-KA202-060342