this was WORSE than I thought!!

[@cherietillapaughhott1012]

From now on, when I look in the mirror, I'll tell myself, "Those aren't old age wrinkles. Those are hardship lines... and I've been through a LOT of hardship, apparently."

[@kiminalaska9363]

I like that

[@petrine5]

😄👍🏻

[@rachaelm3298]

Nah man, they are old age lines. Been delsuional about that, wont change that fact.

[@ambersemona9676]

I call them my battle wounds 😂😉

[@pampratt3702]

@@Sweetlyfehave had the same exact experience and I look at the scars as a reminder of how strong I am! ✌🏼

[@luketurvey3543]

I lost my son in 2018,I found your channel,and it really helped me get through the dark times

[@michellewilliams257]

Sorry for your loss. God has him now. Bless you and yours ❤

[@debbilabossiere1449]

I'm so sorry for your loss ❤ you'll get to see him in Heaven someday 🙏

[@toniring7415]

Bless you, what a dreadful time for you. I’m glad you found Graeme. I hope things get a bit easier for you. Xxx

[@DaneAB]

My three daughters and I cuddle up on the couch and watch your videos. They get very concerned and then very happy that you are able to help so many cows and bulls feel better. Keep up the amazing work, gentlemen!

[@diane9247]

What a cute picture that paints! 🌺😍

[@T.Lawson1029]

I have a 2 year old daughter and 7 month old daughter and look forward to a similar cuddle and watch with them ❤ Happy Father’s Day ahead of time

[@DaneAB]

@@T.Lawson1029 Happy (early) Father's Day to you as well!

[@mtncow100]

After 40 years in Veterinary Medicine, I am amazed at how much I learn from you in each video. Thank you so much for all the work you put into your videos!!

[@mimurad99]

🤲🏼❤️❤️

[@kyidyl]

Fun fact! Humans can actually get hardship lines, but we get them on our teeth. They're called Harris Lines, and they're due to hard times during childhood when the teeth are developing.

[@soxpeewee]

Not just teeth

[@angelabutler5488]

Teeth are actually already developed when I the womb

[@angelabutler5488]

In

[@kyidyl]

@@angelabutler5488 only baby teeth, and they're not fully developed even at birth. Adult teeth develop in the jaw as the child ages.

[@tammyC1971]

In that case, I had a very hard time growing up. 🥺

[@dreamcatcher3861]

This was like cutting an eye out of a potato….one of the ones that starts with a tiny brown spot, then as you cut it out, it gets bigger and encompasses more of the spud…until you realise you only have a tiny bit of good potato left.

[@CopingwithGrattitude]

Perfect analogy!😂

[@dreamcatcher3861]

@@CopingwithGrattitude 😁

[@christigner6880]

I don't know if you'll see this being how many comments you usually get but I still wanted to say thank you for these videos allowing me to get my mind off all this craziness in this world right now especially in my own country of America. I find them very interesting and I love how much you care! Once again THANK YOU!

[@nannykat1057]

I second that! Amen!

[@jennifersawyer8207]

Likewise!!!

[@natewunn]

It's something I can't explain...but I am very interested in this type of content. It's probably so far from any knowledge I have that it keeps me glued

[@demieetai7092]

Third that ❤❤❤ amen

[@demieetai7092]

Bless youuu amen @christigner6880 💯💯🥰🥰🙏🏽🇺🇸❤❤

[@susanpetry4788]

Craig, your "hardship lines" look like you've been blessed with laughter in your life! Keep it up!

[@cynthiadvorsky950]

Pretty sure I know who was causing those hardship lines 😂

[@bigstar75]

It's not just about hoofs, its about caring, healing and dedication. Thank you Graeme...for everything you do. Shout out to Kevin and the loveable Craigie Boy ❤❤

[@ferretyluv]

Hooves.

[@elenaberestetskaya226]

*hooves

[@BabalonNuit]

Craig gets the most hilarious "unamused" expression on his face when being razzed by Graeme; it's like that meme of the Indian team owner with his hands on his hips

[@wendymortimer6862]

Wow, Craig has very fine eyes.

[@manlylady00]

@@wendymortimer6862 I just noticed that too, Graeme does as well! I feel weird, I'm glad someone else noticed. Maybe its a Scottish thing?

[@rodneyferguson446]

I was surprised that Craig didn't say he didn't have those "Hardship Lines" until he became related to Graeme. 🤣

[@MrNncon]

Cause Craig's unsurcomesized! His wife's been nagging him to get a wee nip lol

[@phillipwilliams4674]

Many years ago I heard a cardio surgeon describe a procedure for treating peril-carditis as scraping away a chickens egg shell, without disturbing the membrane that holds the egg together with regard to the hardening of the membrane surrounding the heart. Watching this video reminds me of this! I wonder why? Excellent work from a truly caring and talented hoof surgeon (you may want to change your title from GP to surgeon now)

[@barbaraanderson4794]

Oh very good Phillip.

[@Annie6460]

Thanks Graeme. Thought the infection was going to track up much further! Thank goodness she’s now in recovery mode!❤️🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@PB-wh7uf]

Listening to you nerd out about the medical side of what causes the hardship lines was pretty cool. It’s always fun to listen to someone nerd out explaining something they love.

[@margaretm1239]

Why is watching you three work so absolutely relaxing? I wonder if it's the rhythmic knife work, as well as the knowledge that you are doing it to make the cows feel much better. I don't think there is any cow that has left your crush in a worse state (Even Gracie), and your determination to do your best for the herd shows every time you post a video. Much love to you all x

[@tinastyles1144]

It's so relaxing watching somebody else working whilst I'm laying in my bed !!!

[@tiznadabai85]

I find these videos fascinating. I had a mare blow a huge abscess out the front of her hoof when she had pneumonia. I had never seen a "hardship" abscess, aside from rasping it smooth and wrapping it in duct tape to keep debris out, nothing was done to it. It had to grow out over time.

[@ewoksithlord286]

Craig’s already plotting his revenge for that you can see it in his eyes

[@denisedulaney6239]

Haha😂

[@the-chillian]

His hardship eyes.

[@themothership19]

😈😈👹 LOL😊

[@LisaDiazAppleLisa]

This is the way

[@LtRee96se]

Get him, Cragie boy!!

[@mariearmstrong7718]

Oh, my goodness, what a lesson in delicate knife work and your excellent knowledge of how the hoof grows and its specific characteristics. I feel so badly for this cow! It’s hard to imagine the pain she has been experiencing and still producing milk! Hope you get her better, Graeme!

[@gracepearson5495]

Watching the cows leaving the crush in your videos always reminds me of me walking on a new prosthetic leg. You don't walk perfectly at first but give it a few minutes (and adjustments) and you're good to go.

[@nancybannerman1224]

You are a wizard with the knife. I used to occasionally trim horse hoofs. It is not as easy as you make it look. I wish horses could be put in a squeeze like yours. It would have saved my back. Love your videos and learn a lot. Thanks, from Alberta 🇨🇦

[@skyedancer3106]

Hi Graeme, how time flys. You mean I've been watching you since 2019? I can't believe it, but I'm so glad I found you. I ordered the herd t-shirt a few days ago. I have never ordered from any channel, but this old farm girl had to be apart of this family. I placed my trust in you. I can't wait to receive it. Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤️ ❤❤

[@tammietoombs2800]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain some of the anatomy of the hoof. I always wondered why you modeled them out. I hope you have a very blessed day and weekend.❤

[@suellenspencer-eb2nv]

Glad she's in your care.❤❤❤ thank you very much.😊

[@elenaberestetskaya226]

I love how you focus on one thing at a time, and you don’t constantly go from claw to claw, or from problem to problem, you just focus on fixing what you’ve started. You need a lot of patience and dedication to be able to do things like this. I bet all the animals you’ve helped are extremely grateful. Love ur vids!❤

[@Becky-dw8lw]

I got my t-shirt yesterday so now at 73 I’m part of the herd!! She is a beautifully marked cow!

[@Chris-pz9he]

around 6min when you made a hook cut, the way you said "that went quite well" really shows how much u love and take pride in your work.

[@lynnbutler9436]

Thank you for the love and care that you give each and every one of them.🎉🎉❤❤😊😊

[@roseofsouthern]

Growing up on a horse farm I worked as a farrier all the time. I could have learned to work with cows but I was really intimidated lol Great job!

[@vonderdornburg]

Ok you made me go look up a hoof bone diagram and I don't even have cows. Lol

[@ConkreteMan]

I imagine there are quite a few people that have done that because of him. Pretty cool.

[@debmcdonagh5302]

😂

[@AylaGarton]

​@@ConkreteMan I know I did.😅

[@violetadams8736]

I love the way you react to each other, your friendship comes across as so genuine. Thanks for helping the animals, they need someone like you and your crew. Violet from Louisiana

[@contentcreations6810]

Poor baby I hope she heals so much better

[@tammyC1971]

I love that you took the time to explain this problem in detail. Thank you Graeme.

[@tammietoombs2800]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain some of the anatomy of the hoof. I always wondered why you modeled them out. I hope you have a very blessed day and weekend.❤ also, please start listing the songs you use in your different videos💜

[@Alchys]

Great showing of knife skills! Love seeing the manual work, as it’s just beautiful! Thanks for the video Graem 🖤

[@Pixie_Barrow2024]

I'm completely obsessed with your channel, brother. Big leap from Vietnamese pimple popping to cow hoof trimming but here I am 🤣

[@baysideprod.6126]

Lol amazing

[@ScousePolitics]

Hahahaah brilliant that

[@rlhagemann]

My people

[@soniac8532]

Right?! 😂👍🏻

[@collinsuche1296]

You are just like me. I can watch the pimples popping and hoof gp with my last data.

[@roseannem.tockstein8140]

Thank you Graeme, for always teaching us new things about cows. I also thank you for showing her face.

[@nikkiknight9455]

Although I've never trimmed hooves, probably will never have to either, I've learned so much from watching this channel! Thank you for taking the time to explain

[@debbiefox6846]

I was thinking just the same. I have however trimmed my cat's nails and let me tell you the cows are much better well behaved.🤣😂🤭 Thank God cows don't hiss, bite, or scratch. 😆 Couldn't even imagine it.

[@hydrosphere8447]

It's shows how much everyone really does love to learn, if we just had good teachers treated well that are able to keep their passion alive. We're curious and passionate by nature, but so often that's beaten out if us. But there's very little as engaging as being able to listen to someone that's truly passionate and informed, share that passion with others.

[@0thru1]

I don’t know why, but this seems very satisfying to me. Seeing something else be healed and made more comfortable. Good job. God bless you.

[@thecasper911]

Graeme, I know you've been asked about using a dremel, but have you ever looked using a medical grade rotary tool like podiatrists use for some of this delicate work like you did for today's cow?

[@joanhoffman3702]

Some podiatrists actually use Dremels! All they need is the right drill bits.

[@jessykamejia-velez7529]

I thought it was gonna be a lot worse. I don't know how i got into watching hoof trimming but ever since i started watching Hoof GP that was it I love the work you all do❤

[@sidneyhughes8588]

How in the world does something like this occur? So glad you are able to help this start healing.

[@LauraleyB]

I absolutely appreciate how much you care for these animals! It does truly seem that you take care of them for the right reasons it’s not about the money it’s about the health and well-being of the animal. And I to have double nickels worth of hardship, lines ironed every single one of them but now that’s what they’re gonna get called so thanks for that!

[@neinkalando2519]

Those animals go through so much every day for years and they are still willing to be loving and caring to humans: Sometimes I wonder how we became worthy of that kind of love

[@dianeseymour9929]

We're not. Animals are very forgiving

[@Maishley]

Well the animals (particularly these cows) have no choice do they?

[@beckstervanc4947]

Hi Graeme, I absolutely love your channel and being a member is my absolute pleasure! Where do you get the time to do have a full time career, produce the best KZbin content for your channel, communicate with fans... as well as enjoy your family time and personal life?? You are a human dynamo! Keep up the great work, them bovine babes are lucky to have you fixing their feet! 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@CindiKirkVisser]

Great job Graeme! Craig cracks me up...and Kev is usually so quiet. Thanks to you all!

[@samanthawilson7633]

I've been watching you for around a year and now I know why you model out the hooves, excellent explanation! I can relate I suffer with pain in my ischial tuberosity, which is the bone you sit on. As I am permanently in a wheelchair it can be rather troublesome so just like your modelling there are contour cushions available where the corresponding area is scooped out. Same problem just different solutions. I needed extra pressure relief so I have a cushion filled with things just like triangle teabags (for those that remember them) that are filled with air. The cows solution is altogether simpler but achieves the same result!

[@jessicarowley9631]

I'm so glad that there are people like you guy's who do this stuff. The work you do is both mesmerising and (oddly) relaxing!

[@vromman1]

Bonjour voilà un moment que je vous regarde depuis la Belgique et je trouve votre job merveilleux. Prendre soin des animaux est juste prodigieux. Voir ces animaux sortir de la " machine" je ne sais pas comment vous dites. Et de les voir remarcher presque normalement et surtout sans douleur, c'est merveilleux. Prendre soin de ces animaux, même pour de l'élevage, c'est important.

[@BeccaH74]

Thank you for the explanation about the modeling out! I’ve learned so much from your videos - and you all make it comfortable and welcoming!

[@Cadhlasta1]

"Hardship lines". Lol Ill remember that one. I dont see anybody else saying it, and Craig didnt say it, so Ill say it in the his stead and come to his defense! Those hardship lines only appeared the day he started working for you! 😂 Next time my mother complains about her wrinkles, Ill tell her what they truly are. Great job helping this cow. As she walks away, it looks like she's already taken to that block. Doesnt seem to be limping as bad.

[@LauraE.9897]

Graeme, it must feel so good at the end of a long work day to know that you gave relief from pain to a living creature as sweet as these cows.💚🐄🧡🐂💚

[@SuzanneScordo-ez2xn]

Thank you Graeme for sharing your hoof trimming with the world. I have learned so much about the feet/hoofs of cows from you. I enjoy watching and hearing the accents of my family heritage. I ordered a Herd Shirt tonight and can not wait for it to come.💖🐮🐂🐄🐃. ✌💗🕯

[@sarahthomas2389]

Wow what a case! Yay!!! Thank you for restocking the shirts! I got one this time🎉

[@jumaris28]

Thank you for helping this Poor cow 🐄 ❤

[@DonaldMeyers-v8c]

How do you know this cow is poor???

[@sailorarwen6101]

I have no idea how much hoof these animals actually need but I kept thinking “omg you keep going there’s gunna be no hoof left!”

[@JudithRansom-t5c]

Oh that poor baby. That must have been so painful for her to stand on. Thank you!

[@bellaRe_1]

Graeme I've been enjoying your new camera. The recent videos have been so clear, it's like being there in person. Really really nice!! I can see discoloration way better on the hoof and follow what you're saying. Thank you for looking after the herd this way. Big hugs to you and your family

[@Real_Irish_Girl]

I got my HGP travel coffee thermos! I absolutely love it. Thank you Graeme.

[@sharrontaylor4744]

I just can't get over how clean this cows hoof is. Great job Graeme&crew !!🇺🇸😊👏

[@beardohickritiquetm8096]

@TheHoofGP You are one of the most kind people I have watched over the years. You remind me of my ancestors teachings with livestock.

[@gagemcmahon9485]

Been watching your videos for a long time, always amazed at your knife work. I used to know someone who looks super similar to you even had the same mannerisms. Keep up the good work mate wishing nothing but the best for you.

[@bambambundy6]

I would have thought she would have been stepped on. I remember a fole in a bad way after being stepped on. Nice work!!

[@christineprice2411]

I don't know why I am fascinated with bovine feet, but I am. It's so mesmerising. Thank you Graeme.

[@Litlee2012]

I love watching you lots!! I’m still trying to get used to the new chompers!! 😲😲

[@scottestes848]

Love listening to Hoof GP while working. It's therapeutic. I enjoy hearing the accent and try to mimic when talking to my gal, "ah lit-tell bet." Enjoy the cheeky humor. But mostly like the doing for cattle what they can't do for themselves. I like when their pain is reduced and they're on the faster track for mending😊

[@frankvillasenor9186]

You have taken your time to take care of cows in a very special way you are like a professor in a university explaining each detail that the five year old can understand what a great way to make a see the importance of your job the greatness of your technique. You’re definitely a doctor scholarship sincerely, you are one of the best and you work issue one of your workers. I believe they do use as good as you do to issue one of them to yourself you earned yourself a great self-respect from all followers🎉😊

[@brianthesnail3815]

In the old days we would have packed that hole with lard and copper sulphate and bandaged it. Sometimes we also used a black runny substance called Stockholm Tar, especially in summer where flies lay maggots on any open wound. It used to work well as a leant as well. Its used on horses hooves for similar reasons still.

[@alistairclement4239]

I used to coat the teats in the tar, when they were dry.

[@brianthesnail3815]

@@alistairclement4239 Yes we did that, wounds on skin that would attract flies too.

[@cindyjames100]

You guys are fun to watch, nice to look at as well, and lovely to listen to your accents. As always, it’s good learning about the cows hooves, and also to join in on the humor and cameraderie you all share. Thanks once again, Cindy 🐄💕🐄💕

[@chelsealamancusa9992]

I had a pretty terrible night and it was made a bit better when I saw this post. Thank you for doing what you do. ❤

[@debbeasher-k4764]

Thanks for sharing : what is wrong, how it got that way, what’s next, to do. The cow is always better off for it. ❤🎉😊

[@knightlight6959]

My 2 year old absolutely LOVES watching "cows" with mama. He watches the videos to go to sleep for nap time or when he's having a meltdown we just ask him if he wants to watch cows and he just settles right down. If its a good day and hes happy going down for nap time he points and chirps at the video whenever there's a cow or he sees something that really interests him. And when he hears Graeme come on he comes running.

[@roanokerunaway1]

I’ve already bought both. Love your videos. Awesome work you guys are doing.

[@kathykhris]

Love how gentle you are. I've watched another guy and wasn't impressed at how often he caused the cow to bleed

[@janicesanchez8257]

Each swipe of your knife made my toes curl! Glad she is back on the road to recovery!

[@ChristyCrosby-e4y]

Love watching you trim the hooves makes me want to work with you !! Awesome video 🙋‍♀️💕

[@aidenducat773]

The lateral claw of the back feet of cows is spoused to carry 65% of their weight, and medial is 35% so the lateral claw should be bigger.

[@bill45colt]

wowwowwow what a service,,,tender in the best way!! theres no way she could have had better treatment nor have told anyone he pain when this all started,,,,i sure you do a followup on her,,,,these major problems are the very best videos,,,,thanks for your caring

[@stuart4858]

Great work GP, really appreciate the skills involved. Stuart from Melbourne AU

[@karenjohnson8945]

Love your videos, Graeme. So informative. I'm so glad you found the problem with these 🐄. They'll be very happy. I've received my one herd s/s travel mug last week all the way here, in Bargara, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺🦘. I absolutely love it ❤️❤️. It keeps my coffee & tea hot. Thanks. Sadly, the herd t-shirt is already Sold Out in Small 😢😢😢

[@debbie7472]

Thank you Graeme for another caring and informative video on bovines feet. Speaking of your freeform the herd t-shirt it's gone again. How can I can't order it? Help 💜

[@OzfGP35]

Ouch, she's got a sore hoof, hope we see her again soon & she's healed ❤️

[@lupymom5847]

When you talk about modeling out of foot, I always just think of the arch on your normal foot and how when you walk that also helps alleviate the pressure from your knees and your ankles by helping with shock

[@skinAPRN]

You are an absolute genius when it comes to trimming! Please come to Florida, we need somebody to trim all our beef cattle that has your level of expertise!

[@kathrynmartin8224]

Brill job.. she.ll feel alot better now.. Kev certainly knows how to put on a bandage properly...he could show a Doctor or two how to do it properly... Excellent work guys.. 💯👌🐄

[@sheilaschaaf6778]

Its a good thing you showed p to help this cow. You obviously care about this cow. Thank you from Alberta Canada.

[@akantiia]

Craig has the best unimpressed expression 😂

[@themigdalaki7931]

Courage. That is what it needs to continue on carving the area that is problematic. I personally am near heart attack just by cuting my dogs nails! I can't imagine my self doing this... 🙀

[@sandrak.robbins6305]

Why is that foot so clean? That surprised me so much that I checked to see if it was your channel :D Great job and great video. I'm sure that she is quite happy that you worked on her. Thank you.

[@gingerschatshow]

Poor girl- hope she heals quickly and grows her hoof stronger and new. :D Stay safe :D

[@joycejohnson7640]

Thank you for telling us why you model the hoof. I always wondered why.

[@byronservies4043]

I am regularly amazed at how much anatomy he needs to understand very deeply in order to properly make these cows as comfortable as possible.

[@Steadyeddie3]

Much loved the scraping of the knife on the hoof❤

[@komikbookgeek]

Graeme, either you are getting really strong or that's the softest wall horn you've ever shown us! But also as someone who really loves doing wound care, that looks so so so much better!

[@acmiller22]

Any of Craig's hardship lines come from working for Graime 😂😂

[@bartman8876]

Finally understand how you level seeing the thickness after trimming toe.

[@juliohernandez-mf6yc]

Saludos desde Costa Rica. Es impresionante el trabajo que hacen con el ganado, sin embargo tengo dos dudas, una es, si necesario retirar tanto material de las pezuñas y si esa parte revanada se restaura.

[@joycerandall9990]

Love watching your videos as they relax me. You gentlemen do a fine job of taking care of the cows🤗

[@Trysaratopz_]

Craigy boy has the most fantastic complexion, new appreciation unlocked 😂

[@secondbestpriest]

He really does, lovely colouring and clear skin

[@moriganna67ify]

Craig's reaction to your comment was priceless. Especially when the camera. He looks blank 😳 stare. 😂❤😊 The poor girl will feel so much Graem. You always teach new thing. WTG to your entire crew. Beautiful. ❤😊

[@maryblackhursthill6249]

Hardship lines, I love it! Fascinating to see how you carve away at the problem until you've got all of it exposed. Thank you, always intetesting.

[@catherinehubbard1167]

That poor cow! You couldn’t have fully dealt with that hoof’s issues without your sturdy crush to hold it firmly but safely in place despite her struggles. You could see her looking at that hoof in seeming puzzlement as she left the crush, and she was already starting to walk better on her way back to the field. Must be satisfying.