You NEVER WANT TO FIND THIS in a COW’S FOOT

Today’s video we come across a cow with a screw embedded in her hoof.
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[@Limbergem]

Well I never thought "forbidden parmesan" but that's what I'll be thinking from now on. It's satisfying to see comfort and quality of life restored to these cows. I'm not against animal products such as meat and milk but farmers that invest in the care and humane treatment of their livestock are the ones that I try to do business with.

[@connormyrick6422]

Forbidden parmesan had me cackling. He's been on the internet too long he knows too much 😂

[@Limbergem]

@@connormyrick6422 the messed up thing is that thinking about forbidden parmesan made me want to get non forbidden parmesan and make bruschetta.

[@kitalalaris]

Clearly he reads all his comments, someone had said that on a video from about a year ago I want to say lmao XD

[@iheartchubbybellies]

See, I don't think "forbidden parmesan", I think "forbidden coconut flakes". 😂

[@Ok_Friend-il9of]

I work at a Italian restaurant and every time I see the parm I think to myself “man that kind of looks like bits of hoof” I live near a dairy farm and have see them act of trimming at it’s ruined parm for me 😂

[@destinylovelantern]

I had literally just said aloud “yup that looks like slices of hard cheese.” When you mention “forbidden parmesan” It was like you broke the fourth wall 🤣🤣🤣

[@sophiemendez98]

I’ve always thought that it looks like forbidden coconut shavings

[@sophiemendez98]

But now that he said “Parmesan” I can’t unsee it lol

[@SlipShodBob]

What with callus removal clips and this I think some people are eating some rather different and dodgy cheese than me.... 👀

[@evangoodwin4698]

I read this as he said it lol

[@UncleTogie]

I focused on the black circle and wondered why I suddenly wanted black olives.

[@TheJackOfFools]

I'm 37 years old. I really love animals, but never wanted to be a vet or anything. Because the idea of seeing all those sick animals (not to mention the families who are worried, or even the abusers who don't care for their pets) feels like too much to handle emotionally. But watching your videos makes me want to learn to do your job. It just seems so satisfying to care for animals like this. Obviously there is a lot more to the job than what you show (plus tons of training) and maybe you see an extra share of misery too. But seeing you help these animals is literally inspiring to me.

[@jonathanwalker8730]

I know EXACTLY what you mean.

[@Netherwolf6100]

Same..... I love animals too much...

[@roymartin500]

It's great to see a happy ending to this story. No wrap, no temporary shoe; just a hoof trimming and a happy cow.

[@SmellyToesMmmm]

:>

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Hopefully she won't try for hobnailed hooves again 😂

[@Mike-qt1bn]

actually the cows prefer they get bandaids, so they have something to show their friends.

[@paulaagam5071]

You obviously don’t know the whole story if you think there’s a happy ending for the cow, lol

[@Mike-qt1bn]

@@paulaagam5071 every day above ground

[@Tungsten96]

That poor thing. Thanks for being dedicated to your work. It's so hard seeing this, but I'm glad the cow is relieved.

[@Sly9192]

I know it feels to have a screw stuck in a foot. It went through the shoe and it hurt like a bitch

[@madrums007]

Now she can keep having babys in being explored day and night so she can give people milk 😊

[@countingdays856]

don't mean to be that guy, but isn't the only reason this happened because the cow lives on a farm??? like this is easily preventable lol

[@Tungsten96]

@@countingdays856 lol there's a lot I don't know about farming, but I don't think cows can live on their own. Farming has been around for ages for a reason.

[@MarnieGolde7]

@@countingdays856 I completely empathize where you are coming from. But I do not believe cows are anything but domestic at this point. They cannot survive in the wild. And while I am personally conflicted on the reasons for and consequences of their domestication, I am very thankful that there are people out here like Nate to care for them in a way that directly supports their health and comfort.

[@sweettrubble4635]

Other than the puncture, this cow has pretty nice-looking hooves.

[@fatdad64able]

Be honest! Did you ever think you'd be saying this, like a year ago? ^^ Greetings from Germany

[@hiitsme6639]

@@fatdad64able 😂😂That is SO true!!

[@cristsan4171]

Don't you screw anyone or anything foot like those furry foot fetish cringe.

[@daniburke9452]

You must be a hoof man/women 😆 😜

[@FrankTenpenny]

@@fatdad64able 😂😂

[@jonathanwalker8730]

The calm, measured commentary is brilliant. What a relief this treatment must have been for this cow.

[@WindUpHero]

Question: So what's the resistance like when cutting, because these always seem like they're a level up from soap carving? Or is it more like wood carving?

[@pomyata_myata]

I suppose it's harder than soap, maybe he has very sharp instruments so cutting looks smooth and easy

[@approximateCognition]

Considering it's keratin, I assume it's like finger- or toenails. So I presume it's like wood without a defined grain.

[@RavenMoth]

Is this painful for the cow or is it like getting your feet scraped at the nail salon?

[@oo.Mollyn]

@@RavenMoth pretty sure if it hurt the cow would be very loud, very antsy, and would make it WELL known

[@jeremymackevincaylor5041]

There's a reason why farriers have forearms like Popeyes! Hooves are strong and hard. What your seeing is years worth of muscle conditioning and very sharp tools.

[@CrimsonAlice]

"how many of you are thinking 'forbidden parmesan right now?" Dang Nate, you don't gotta call me out like that LOL

[@Blanch590]

I thought it looked like a half peeled potato

[@meepsicle83]

"Well we are NOW!"

[@eragon_277]

Now I can't unsee it thanks

[@traceyrossberg4640]

Good grief, I couldn’t imagine having that stuck in my foot, poor girl, but luckily for her, she had Nate come to her rescue, the knight in shining armour for cows, great job as always Nate, thank you for helping her👍🙏

[@lemmingscanfly5]

I couldn't imagine having 2 Inch thick toenails on the bottom of my foot.

[@sharlenewelebni2853]

The Nate in shining armor....

[@shalomneeraja]

It doesn’t hurt the animal

[@juancarlosoanelli9626]

jjaja al horno con papas jejej

[@shizukagozen777]

Having a screw in the foot and having a screw in the hoof are two different things: one hurts like hell, the other very rarely, it would need a quite long screw to go that deep.

[@zsyhan15]

No nonsense intros. Just straight to the point and thats exactly what Im here to see.

[@MamaMOB]

Poor girl! I’m so glad you’re there for her and those like her. Thank you for being so caring.

[@redraiderrider3289]

Cows aren't pets.

[@malchickoleander]

@@redraiderrider3289 Uh, yeah, they're not. Who said they were?

[@redraiderrider3289]

@@malchickoleander I did! Hahaha Lol

[@malchickoleander]

@@redraiderrider3289 ?

[@MamaMOB]

@@redraiderrider3289 to some they are and pet or no she's a living being.

[@Zidniaailman]

*Thanks for taking care of all those animals. I'm sure they appreciate the relief more than we enjoy the process of them getting it.*

[@SmellyToesMmmm]

:>

[@GamerSloth-ik8hl]

Hi Nate, I'm enjoying the 4 to 5 minute videos from start to finish. It seems a perfect balance between a depth of knowledge and it's short enough to squeeze in quickly. Keep up the great work 👍

[@boxelderinitiative3897]

I prefer longer videos to watch while I'm taking a fat dump

[@Timmering]

@@boxelderinitiative3897 lol thanks for sharing bro xD

[@boxelderinitiative3897]

@@Timmering you're welcome. When you drop a massive brown try watching videos. Probably mute or just not do it in a public bathroom stall

[@pinocolada4254]

@@boxelderinitiative3897 guess what im doing rigth now... Maybe i'll watch another one after this 😂

[@GamerSloth-ik8hl]

Y'all need more fibre in your diets... 🤭

[@gmic56ify]

Glad this came up on my recommendations. It's so satisfying to see a guy care so much to make an animal feel less pain through a gift he has.

[@masterrocker50020]

Maybe it's my ADHD but i only watch your channel for this. Some others came up as recommended but you're the only one I enjoy fpr this. You're not a "personality" going "look at me" every 30 seconds it's " this is the thing, I'm doing the thing. This is how you thing." Love you, Nate!

[@warrensaunders]

I really like your playlists where you show the same heifer in a subsequent follow up checks as a problem is resolved after the initial trim. Keep up the good work. Great channel and content.

[@saras9769]

You read my mind! I was thinking "wow it would be cool to really see the slices with the hole" and next thing I knew, you did slow-mo shots! Keep being great, Nate!

[@heathertaylor8904]

I was so relieved to see the end of it on still healthy horn. I'm so glad you take such good care of your babies ❤️

[@sassyviking6003]

I am so glad I discovered this channel. I never in my life imagined I would ever see a man treating cows' hoof injuries make such an internet culture savy comment like calling the shavings "forbidden parmesan". You make what sounds on the furface like an extremely mundane and uninteresting task legitimately entertaining to watch for hours. Good work.

[@sheilaperl4155]

Great video, Nate, I was horrified at seeing the screw in the cows foot and how deep it was, you are amazing, Nate!

[@Icecreamjorna]

This guys voice is so relaxing and these cow pedicures are soo relaxing to watch too 😂😂

[@dustinoien1494]

Cow pedies

[@Icecreamjorna]

@@dustinoien1494 🐮💅

[@jocelynnsuzio1197]

Cows are literally my favorite animal! They are so cute! I'm so glad your dedicated to helping these poor animals out!❤

[@autumnleaves8553]

I love how the different factors affect the hardness of the hooves. I'm fascinated by the differences in colour, melanin, size, shape and wobble of the herds. 😀

[@DrMatey215]

You help so many of these wonderful animals out. I learn a lot by watching your videos. I've never trimmed a hoof before, but maybe I could in an emergency

[@saratavington5435]

omg the thin slices of horn with the hole watching it shave away, SO SATISFYING! Happy to see the screw did not get down to the corium, thanks for the lovely trim!

[@cequiestbon3676]

I love hoof trimming it’s so satisfying, I watch any that come in my recommendation, you’re very precise with this and it’s really neatly done.

[@Zoofactory]

Taking good care of the girls Nate and we appreciate you.

[@romanybiscuits8248]

Love the vids Nate keep it up love watching these after school!

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

I've noticed in some of the videos that there is redness between the heel and dewclaws. Is that something of concern or something that some cows just have? I really miss going out to the barn to talk to my favorite cow after a bad day and have her listen without judgement. All she expected in return was a good ear scratch. Thank you for taking such great care of these animals.

[@NatetheHoofGuy]

Not by itself it’s not.

[@nikkireigns]

I miss my favorite cow too, they are just as good company as dogs, cats, horses.

[@Kevo1993]

Compared to other videos, you are definitely the most gentle with the animals

[@BrentTheGent1]

I am hooked on these vids now as it is a joy to see instant relief for such hard worked beasts.

[@naomidaum8277]

I'm so happy this cow's hoof was fine. Nice work, Nate!

[@gaynorprice-jones1826]

Lucky this cow got your help before the screw dug in to deep. Good wishes as always from Wales.

[@tachi5408]

You from Wales? Samee

[@tachi5408]

Rare site ngl

[@gulstan6969]

Thank you for the comfort you provided in this section

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Thanks for the narration and for sharing you knowledge.

[@Lina-qj6ez]

The close-up was especially interesting on this one, thank you Nate!

[@daniell1483]

Nice video. I always pay attention to the shape of the hoove that gets paired away when there are deformities. Here, it is the darkened area and the hole in the paired away horn, other times it is something else. The shavings hold a tiny remnant of the original problem you've been treating, it is really interesting.

[@haleyrennie3827]

Just watched this video for the first time and I lost it when you said “forbidden Parmesan” 😂😂 new viewer, but loving you so far!

[@DERRICK_McLOVIN]

New sub here. I'm a city boy (age 50) and I find hoof care fascinating! So much to be done. Feels like a true art form.

[@fmjxl9084]

How do you know how deep to trim the hoof? Does it hurt the cow at all? I find this quite interesting and fantastic seeing how well you look after them 👍

[@imthegoat94]

Does trimming your nails hurt?

[@finallyimginger3223]

@@imthegoat94 while I do find that thinking that a good trim would hurt tiresome. I am curious in this situation how does he know how deep he can cut, their nails arnt like ours so I'm curious how deep you can go

[@zackatron925]

@@finallyimginger3223 some videos show him going all the way down to the soft tissue that hasn’t formed into hooves yet, he stops there

[@wellfleetscottyl]

@@imthegoat94 Ever clip your nail too short?

[@nickiejones1329]

I was just thinking this looks like it hurts

[@Melody12629]

The suspense was KILLING me!! I’m really glad it didn’t hurt her. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547]

Nate, as interesting as your videos are to an old Michigan Farm Boy, I just can't bear to watch your handiwork, even though I understand how much relief and husbandry you provide to the livestock. My pucker factor just goes up way too far when trying to watch! Thanks for doing what you do.

[@jsafla666]

I have tremendous respect for what you do.

[@AcidrossGaming]

It really is just crazy how thick their hooves are. That you can use the same angle grinder I use to polish my welds. Or cut the muffler off a car. Lol. Love to see the cow be able to walk again too. That always makes me happy

[@ericabuehler4863]

Nate, you rock. Thanks for your knowledge.

[@TheKindnessChronicles247]

Your videos are so satisfying to me and It’s so nice to see your care and attention to them … thanks for sharing! ♥️ forbidden Parmesan lol

[@pepethepatriot7524]

"Forbidden Parmesan" 🤣🤣🤣 I love your dank humor 😂

[@AlMonsProductions]

Hi Nate, any chance you could show the glue being applied to the boot when you get a chance please? Looks like it would be super satisfying ☺

[@melinalisi7038]

I laughed so hard at the "Forbidden Parmesan" now i can't unsee it 🤣😭

[@terrypaul4741]

Well in about a month I’ve seen several hood trimmers. And I have to say your camera angles and clarity is top notch. It gives my older eyes a bit of a break.

[@jadefuss2175]

I just discovered these videos and find them so intriguing, I want to ask how do you know you aren’t cutting too deep into their hooves? I watch the videos in shock every time

[@NatetheHoofGuy]

Experience really. With practice you can judge sole thickness.

[@aldennathanael7520]

That looks very painfull especially when the nail can get rust and it can cause an infection and make the cow hard to move around

[@Travis7109]

For future reference, even in a hoof, removing a screw will cause the least amount of damage if you’re able to unscrew it instead of yank it out. Always worth attempting first.

[@NatetheHoofGuy]

Putting downward pressure on a screw that has punctured corium would cause more pain.

[@DrtyTreeHuggr]

@@OOOOOO12345 Exactly, no threads so it's pointless to screw it out. The screw was pretty worn

[@vikaspalakkal7313]

Why monotonous hoofing videos get millions of views?? 🤔

[@battlesheep2552]

But nobody screwed it in, the cow just stepped on it. Wouldn't the damage already be done in that case?

[@Travis7109]

If it had gone all the way to the flesh and not just stayed on the hoof and if it had threads left on it the flesh could start to heal back around the threads

[@MrLeviaFUN]

No idea how I stumbled on your channel, I know nothing about cows, but this has me watching the procedure. Why does this remind me of peeling potatoes?!

[@stewybrooks]

It's so wonderful to not have to here music but something even better a narration

[@texxmexxchick]

I find your videos so satisfying to watch!How do you know how 'short' to cut the hoof? Is there like some sort of comfortable length/height range by age or weight that you go by?

[@NatetheHoofGuy]

Experience. Over time you can judge the thickness and length.

[@crissy1764]

I’ve watched your videos to know that it didn’t puncture through because missy didn’t even flinch when you attempted to pull it out..and additionally no redness or oozing.. and you are a mind reader lol I was thinking of Parmesan cheese shavings right when you asked 😂😂😆😆

[@obro2686]

Really appreciate a video that goes straight to the point

[@trishquinliven]

Thanks for caring for these animals

[@Shas879]

Nate, there's times I know you've said it's easier and safer to work with the grinder, such as when you have really hard hoof horn. Have you ever considered something like a dremel for working in smaller areas? For instance near but not right next to a lesion, or say in this case if the horn had been harder and you don't want to go too deep too quickly?

[@adorabell4253]

Does a dremel grind or cut? Because Nate has mentioned that this is a cutting head.

[@whyhesoears]

@@adorabell4253 i believe it can do both depending on the bit you outfit it with

[@antunadani]

First comment😋. Thanks for showing us your work. It is a pleasure to see how a good professional does a really well done job. Cheers from Spain👋🏻☺️

[@Venya9]

Made me laugh out loud when you said "forbidden parmesan" as I JUST thought "well those are forbidden chips" 😂😂

[@doc.6956]

As a dentist I can say you did great job in extraction right there 😀✌️

[@zychargeknightwing6104]

I love how he is teaching us what happens and what to do in these types of situations, but we are all here watching just because it's entertaining. Isn't that something, huh?

[@ethanquintanilla4969]

I’m a car Detailer so when I see poop still on the hooves while it’s being grinded, or scraped, my OCD goes crazy but these are satisfying and really can respect how much goes into farming and animal grooming

[@terryhattaway9168]

Which disc do you use during your trims? Great videos! Really enjoy watching you at work! In your opinion, why do some cattle need to be trimmed vs other that never need to be trimmed.

[@LAEDCSolutions]

Been watching a lot of these lately; quit addicting the question I keep coming across is how you know when you are done and or have maybe cut to much off. Maybe I’m ignorant but I just think about my own nails and how when they get cut to short they hurt. Keep up the great work!

[@evanmoore2720]

“Perhaps there’s a better tool for this extraction” Phillips head screw driver

[@mbk337]

I wasn't thinking parmesan, but rather peeling potatoes :)

[@ghostblitzkrieg8446]

I've never realized that cow manicure was so interesting

[@mankeymode100]

Forbidden parmesan, this guy knows what he's talking about 🧀😆 idk what it is about this whole process but i can't stop watching 😄keep up the good work my good sir 🐄🙏

[@JLPB60]

While watching this video, I had the strangest idea. The absurd notion came to me that Nate, with 19 or so years of experience at the time of this video, had a perfectly logical reason for not using a screwdriver. Silly of me, I know.

[@emcaco]

Is there a long history of caring for cow hooves? It seems so important from these videos. Thousands of years of cow care, I wonder if there are old books or illustrations showing farmers tending to hooves. Or if it was an entirely word-of-mouth training heritage for long periods of time so there's no way to know how medieval folks managed these issues. Going to go down a google hole.

[@NatetheHoofGuy]

There are old books and pictures. It’s been a part of husbandry since they were domesticated.

[@dangalli1]

I literally try not to smell as I watch your videos! 😂

[@lillyhuskett]

Every single time I watch one of your videos it breaks my heart! I lived on a 400acre farm that once operated as a dairy.. After generations lost interest in the upkeep of a dairy, the land owner began boarding heifers, birthing heifers and cows.. My fiance took care of the girls, so we had to be right there with them, I loved every second of it! One thing I complained about was keeping their quarters clean! I couldn't stand to see them have to walk through mud, really hated to see poop build up!! But one thing I never remembered was someone checking hooves.. It makes me nauseous thinking they might have had hoof problems!! The farm had a lot of rubbish laying around, pieces of tin, lumber, etc.. I think the environment was probably optimal for cows getting stuff in their hooves, but never had them inspected.. It really makes me sad and I feel kinda stupid!

[@jasonmorin2399]

Hi Nate! Is there a reason why the hoof is not rinsed before it's touched or worked on? Love your videos!

[@NatetheHoofGuy]

I covered that in a recent video

[@gerrib1633]

I did wonder if a Phillips head was needed before you grabbed the pliers

[@NatetheHoofGuy]

The downward pressure would have been painful if it had punctured the corium

[@gerrib1633]

@@NatetheHoofGuy all (bad) jokes from me aside, you do amazing work on these girls and occasional guys

[@matthewb5364]

Now I can't unsee the parmesan... No fair!! You put that thought in my head!

[@shannonbales9148]

I never knew how much work goes into having cows. I thought you'd just put them out in the pasture and feed them. Never thought of doing hooves. I'm sure there is so much more to do that I don't even know about. 🐄🐮

[@caseysharp6687]

Why not use a Phillips Head screwdriver ? Just curious

[@TPishek]

A screwdriver only works because of the mechanism of the threads on a screw gliding between the threads of whatever is holding it. Her hoof is definitely not threaded so a screwdriver would be useless.

[@caseysharp6687]

@@TPishek not so sure about that

[@NatetheHoofGuy]

Pushing down with a screwdriver could have been painful if it had punctured the corium.

[@caseysharp6687]

@@NatetheHoofGuy got it, thank you, love your videos

[@crissyfox553]

Parmesan I have thought that before

[@darnelldep]

Never thought I would enjoy watching cow pedicures but here I am.

[@Q3shara]

I've managed to step on a nail twice, both times in early childhood, both times in the same foot. I can only feel empathy everytime I see one of these types of videos.

[@TwoGayToFunctionnn]

I’m so obsessed with his content💖

[@ilkathompson8669]

Thank you for taking care of this precious animal. My heart aches what animals have to go through. Tough but comforting to the Cow. Why don’t folks who have Animals take better care of them ?😅

[@_joelNOTosteen_]

FORBIDDEN PARMESEAN!!!!!!!!!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 The cackle that just escaped my mouth

[@Shoorit]

I thought he was going to grab a screw driver when he said “perhaps there’s a better tool for this extraction” 😂

[@cherylsage4026]

Oooh, this hits home for me! Stepped on a screw that went through the sole of my shoe into the ball of my foot. Immediately got severely infected! Tetanus shot, IV antibiotics, two oral antibiotics. A week before a work trip to Hawaii! I made it in pain, using a cane. Seeing the screw in that hoof...ouch! It's been 6 weeks and I'm almost totally healed.

[@someguy5909]

When he said "perhaps there is a better tool for this extraction" I was thinking he was going to pull out a drill or screwdriver 😂

[@TheUnoriginalOtaku]

“Forbidden Parmesan” caught me off guard haha! I was actually thinking about potato peels

[@amlo7179]

J'adore la couleur et la texture de la corne du sabot quand vous poncez ! Grâce à vous, on comprend qu'un sabot c'est vivant. Merci pour le partage des connaissances ! 👍

[@yamnjam]

Congrats on 700,000 subscribers!

[@deanalbertson7203]

I was expecting him to get out a phillips head screwdriver when he said perhaps there is a better tool for this job.

[@somarriba333]

Ok. You must me a magician because you always say what I am thinking the moment I am thinking it in every one of these videos.

[@zhamoua]

i love it how you zoom into the defect spot

[@Wee_Catalyst]

I was thinking that the little hole makes the shaving look like olive slices 😂 Amazing work!

[@RobbyBabes]

When he mentioned parmesan that blew my mind. Thats exactly what I was thinking in that very moment.

[@evelyngam]

All that hoof shaving reminded me of asmr soap carving videos lol

[@CazKing43]

I don’t even have cows or live on a farm but I’ve been watching so much of this guys videos too fascinating