Dairy Producers Click on an article to learn more about the importance of proper hoof health. Each of the following links is a PDF document that requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. If you don't already have this software installed, click here to download it for free. Please continue to check back as we update this page. Maintenance Trimming: Maintenance Trimming Changed My Herd Investing Maintenance Hoof Trimming to Prevent Costly Losses Dairies Can Improve Overall Cow Health By Managing Hoof Health Hoof Health and Reproduction Lameness: Diagnosis and Impact on Reproduction Hoof Health and Reproduction Lameness Effects on Milk Production The Effect of Lameness on Milk Production in Dairy Cattle (link available soon) Hoof Health and Nutrition Effect of Nutrition on Claw Health Effects of Biotin on Hoof Health (link available soon)