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Cowslips

Unique orthopaedic shoes for the treatment oflameness in dairy cows

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Made from highly durable PVC, Cowslips are orthopaedic shoes for the treatment of lameness in cattle. Fitted to the healthy claw, Cowslips take the weight off the affected claw, thus alleviating pain and accelerating healing. The cow’s mobility improves, weight is gained and milk yield increases.

With three sizes available, Original, Plus and XL, finding the perfect fit will be easy.

ORIGINAL Suitable for: Jerseys, Guernseys, Heifers & Ayrshires

PLUS Suitable for: Holsteins, Friesians & Beef Breeds

XL Suitable for: Large / abnormal claws & N. Amer

Benefits

Why Use CowSlips?

Hoof Wall Support

• CowSlips are the only application for the treatment of lameness providing increased support for the hoof wall; the chief weight bearing area

Ease of Use

• The glue is mixed within the shoe, no mess, no fuss, and no extra equipment necessary. The glue is not temperature sensitive.
• CowSlips are quick, clean and easy to fit
• See Fitting section for full fitting sequence

Design

• Plus and XL have a unique roll over toe and tapered sole to assist cow movement and balance
• The unique hoof-like design increases surface area for adhesion ensuring CowSlips remain in place for 4-6 weeks before self-shedding
• The glue has been specifically designed to form a secure and watertight bond with the hoof.

Modifications

• CowSlips can be easily adapted for the treatment of complicated claw lesions

Clinical Studies

“A short term study of 15 lactating cows suffering from sole abscess formation demonstrated a rapid return to milk production following paring out and drainage of the abscesses in combination with the application of the CowSlip to the healthy claw. Milk yield over a 7 day period improved an average of 16.8lbs for early and 7.2lbs for late lactation cows. Cowslips offer a convenient and highly effective alternative for treatment of claw disorders requiring rest of the affected digit."

J.K. Shearer and J.B. Elliot, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida

The application of foot blocks onto healthy claws for the relief of weight-bearing in diseased or damaged claws reduces discomfort and promotes recovery from claw disorders. Proper trimming of the claw must be done before the application of the Cowslip. In cases where excess toe length prevents placement of the block to provide proper heel support one can modify the block by cutting away the toe portion of the block (by making a sandal). This allows the operator to slide the foot block back toward the heel to provide proper support. Thin soles are a frequent problem in confinement dairies. Thin soles subject the solar corium to bruising and white line separation. Since the soles of both claws are usually affected (including the one chosen for the application of the Cowslip) use of a cushion (made from rubber inner tubes) in the sole of the block permits one to apply a block and reduce the consequences of increased
weight-bearing on the blocked claw. Finally, it is not uncommon to find lesions in both claws of the same foot. By removing that portion of the block directly underlying the claw lesion one can relieve weight-bearing at the site of the lesion yet still accomplish the objectives of proper foot block application.

Adapted from the ABSTRACT presented in Parma, Italy at the XI International Symposium by T. Rollins, Alliance Dairy, Inc.

Testimonials

"The weight of the cow can be distributed through the walls of the Cowslip and not just through the sole. CowSlips encase the whole foot, helping them to stay in place as the glue sets. This stops them slipping back along the sole which can happen with blocks"

Roger Blowey, Gloucestershire Vet, Farmer’s Weekly 23rd July 1999

“I am very pleased with the Cowslips. They appear to cause no discomfort, they are easy to fit and they stay on well. In my opinion they are superior to wooden blocks."

Dr. D. N. Logue – Dairy Herd Health Specialist
Scottish Agricultural Colleges
Veterinary Investigation Service, Dumfries

“It is possible to apply the shoe even in cold weather, it glues at any temperature….. the easy handling ( you mix the glue using the Cowslip as a cup) makes faster application without any mess."

Dr. B. Huot – Bureau Veterinaire Lac Champlain, Quebec

“Cowslips really do act as a shoe, relieving the pain and staying on long enough for the foot to heal."

J. L. Lea & W. L. Tyson OBE, The Padbury Herd of Holstein Friesians, Oldfield Manor Farm, West Kirby, Wirral.