Fall 2014 issue

Hoof Health

A quarterly newsletter produced by the Hoof Trimmers Association, Inc.

Providing hoof trimmers educational opportunities to improve hoof health by networking industry professionals

Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

INSIDE Ruminations...................................... 3 Featured Vendor............................... 6 Recent Advances.............................. 8 Day in the Life................................. 14 New Reps....................................... 16 Scholarships.................................... 17 Equipment for Sale......................... 18

Hoof Health Conference Feb. 18-20, 2016 Atlanta, Georgia Hosts: Chad and Harold Bryce, Owen Cooper; Senoia area farms Planning Team: Jamie Sullivan, Mark Burwell, Chad Bryce, Owen Cooper

Appreciation and Encouragement!

by Vic Daniel, Ontario, Canada

It is with great pleasure I share this celebratory story about the recent 2014 Hoof Health Conference. First, we celebrate the fact that it was our best conference ever. Why was it our best?

Was it the largest attendance with over 300 people attending? Was it the fact we had over 32 companies at our trade show? Was it the program, speakers, or farm day? Was it our volunteers and committees who gave time and terrific effort to make it the success it was? Well, it was all of the above, but most important, in my view and many others, it was the attendees and the tone of the conference.

The trimmers were relaxed and supportive of each other, reaching out to improve their knowledge and share their desire to excel. This tone reflected open minds to improve not only their business but to recognize that they want to support an education platform. I was pleased to see the draft proposal of the education platform well received by the members at the membership business meeting during the conference. One designed for hoof trimmers by hoof trimmers (and supporting experts).

We also had many new members and younger trimmers attend which was encouraging. I was glad to see so many others welcome them. I had a chance to talk with some and learned they were impressed with the caliber of program as well as the hospitality of many members, apparently, some with tailgate events I missed.

As the new President, I wish to convey my appreciation to my predecessor, Allan Schlabach, from Ohio. Allan did a great job during his term examining many pertinent, forward thinking considerations and kept a very strong emphasis on celebrating what any single person or group had achieved. A big thank you, Allan, for your commitment to our association.

Encouragement is going to be the tone of my term as President. Therefore, I encourage you to reach out and talk to your regional representatives, listed on the back page of this newsletter. The HTA has three new representatives continued on page 3

PO Box 8575 • Missoula MT 59807 • www.hooftrimmers.org

erma

–2–

Visit our e booth at th conference for a free Repiderma aerosol!

Repiderma

Repiderma

Repiderma

Repiderma

Repiderma

Strong adhesion Micronized minerals

ootics N tibi

an

For external use

Diamond Hoof Care Ltd. - Tel. 1-800-617-8908 - www.diamondhoofcare.com/repiderma

Contact your local dealer today!

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

Repi

–3–

Ruminations

by Bill Kopperud, Wisc.

Back in the late 1980’s my wife and I camped in North Dakota with friends. Late one night, after the flames of the fire were gone, two of us remained. “Want to see something amazing?” my friend said. “Sure” I said. She handed me a pair of binoculars and told me where to look in the night sky. As I focused in on the blob she told me about the Andromeda Nebula, a whole other galaxy, separate from our Milky Way. My jaw dropped in an involuntary reflex. All I could think of to say was “Wow!!!”

I’ll fast forward this story to the early 1990’s as I was driving to Cold Springs, Minnesota, for a “GetTogether” with a few other trimmers.

Lee Carlson, my mentor, had invited me to the gathering and mentioned we would have a talk by Ladd Siebert DVM. I had been trimming for about 13 years and thought I “knew it all”. I thought to myself, “What can he talk about? You just trim the hoof and if

there’s a problem you wrap it”. I was naive.

Ladd talked for several hours about the CAUSES of the hoof problems I observed and WHY we should trim. My jaw dropped the same way it did in North Dakota, and Ladd’s several hour talk seemed like only 15 minutes.

At the end of the evening our host, John Hooper, asked if someone would like to host the next get together. I enjoyed myself so much I looked around the room, eager to see who would volunteer. No one else raised their hand, so I did. Then one of the best things that ever happened to me: Karl Burgi also volunteered and offered to work with me.

What I thought would just be another 15 person gathering with beer and pizza was not what Karl envisioned. He was a tireless worker and prodder (I needed it) and we ended up with close to 100 people from all over the U.S.

Encouragement, continued from page 1 presented in this newsletter. Call any member of the board!

We are here to listen, solicit new ideas and improve on old ones. The board and committees will be reaching out to the members to help build our education platform, which we call the HTA Tool Box and the Next Step Program. Also, we’ll reach out for volunteers to help at trade shows where we have our association booth such as World Dairy Expo, American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference or helping at HTA workshops for colleges and schools. It is a great way to meet people, start new networks, learn along the way and have some fun.

Our workload directive will be update the bylaws, develop improved communication strategies with dairy industry partners pertinent to cattle foot health, and to build a team to finish the HTA Toolbox as a functioning education reference for the 2016 Conference. Trim on, trim safe!

Many of my new friends brought photos of cows they trimmed with unique problems and I learned plenty from what others were doing.

We held trimming demos with the Larson brothers and others, a few presentations from veterinarians and fellow trimmers. Many camped at a local campground and others found local lodging (nothing like what we enjoyed in Milwaukee).

I gave the last talk on Sunday and asked what everyone thought of the gathering. Many very enthusiastic hands shot up in endorsement that this was a good thing. So we decided to do it again in 18 months. Bill Riley from Sulfur Springs, Texas, offered to be the next host.

We talked and decided a newsletter would be a good way to keep informed and John Hooper suggested if we each kicked in $15.00 it should cover postage and paper. Done! continued on next page

Hoof Health Connection PO Box 8575 • Missoula MT 59807 • Issue 80 • Fall 2014 Published quarterly by the Hoof Trimmers Association, Inc., PO Box 8575, Missoula MT 59807. Tel: 406-543-1823 Objective: To provide educational opportunities and mutual support for hoof trimmers and promote quality hoof trimming.

DISCLAIMERS: The Hoof Trimmers Association, Inc. reserves the right to refuse to publish any advertising or article that it deems not in the public interest. Articles, statements (including product claims) and opinions published are those of the person or organization making the statement or claim as its own, and may not necessarily be those of the Hoof Trimmers Association, Inc. The Association will take it as a favor to be notified promptly whenever any advertiser’s dealings with members or subscribers are not in good faith or demonstrate a lack of business honor. Contact the Executive Director for the complaint procedure.

Reproduction or transmission in any form or by any means, in whole or part, of the editorial or advertising content or illustrations is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the publisher.

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

–4–

continued from previous page

Bill Riley set the gold standard for a gracious host. We had great speakers (Roger Blowey DVM from England, Dave Olson DVM from Wisconsin, a veterinarian from Texas who did a lot of research that helped me understand our value better, and on and on). Bill also treated us to a real Texas Bar-B-Que brisket. He also paid for everything out of his own pocket.

Fast forward to Milwaukee 2014.

My first conference since Duluth.

I think the greatest accomplishment in Texas was that it gave us validity as an organization; It is where we as a group wrote a mission statement with the goal to be a source of education and encouragement.

The trade show was well supported and every vendor I talked with seemed to be very glad they came.

A great conference in Batavia, New York, followed by a greater one in Manteca, California, gave the group validity and momentum.

We had grown and had become something that the industry considered worthy of teaming up with and investing in.

We next met in Duluth, Minnesota, and it seemed apparent that for us to be able to capture better relationships with those who would help us grow, we needed a change.

Change can be emotional [it was] but it can make things much better.

Well nothing in life seems to grow and mature into what we all hope for without a willingness to make changes when you need them, even if it is not something you enjoy changing.

Duluth was the last conference I attended. Due to a previous injury trimming was taking a physical and emotional toll. Pain was causing me to lose my cheerful disposition and my wife and kids deserved a husband and dad who had one.

All fears in life seem to be the same, the fear of the unknown.

Would people still be aggravated with me for the suggested changes?

Would the group lose its focus on education and encouragement and become politically minded? Would enthusiasm wane? NO, NO, AND NO!

The business meeting positively astonished me. Due to excellent leadership and visionary smarts, hard work and lots of effort and time we are on sound financial ground.

Just because I’m not that good of a business man doesn’t mean I don’t recognize people who are. We have them, in spades!

All I did a few years back was to throw a couple of bigger logs on a fire that was already burning hot. I’m glad I raised my hand. It helped change my life for the better in many ways.

I personally know Mark and Jeff on the current board. Both are men I hope my son grows up to be like and my daughter finds similar to marry. “Birds of a feather seem to flock together”, so I’m confident the rest of the board is the same.

For the future, I hope pharmaceutical companies work with us to do more research. I’m sure they will as they want products that “work on the farm, not just

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

the lab.”

I was hugely happy to see so many that invested in themselves by traveling great distances - money well spent. By the same token, we can recommend to others not in attendance or non-members to reinvest in themselves and get active again. I’m sure glad I did.

Things like the Hoof Health Conference in Milwaukee don’t just happen. It is very apparent we have someone in Gail who has not only good clerical skills but well-tuned guidance and relationship skills as well. A great find!!! I’m sure you all know I wouldn’t say it if I didn’t mean it.

But, far in away, what made the convention more than what I hoped for was all of you that made the effort to come. The mission statement as I recall it from back in Sulfur Springs is being fulfilled. I was encouraged and this old dog was educated as to a few new tricks. Thanks.

–5–

EASY ON THE METAL, BRO. Your footbath needs copper sulfate, but not that much. Good thing HOOF-TEC ™ can shred up to 40%* without sacrificing hoof health. So talk to your Zoetis representative ’cause, yeah — less metal has never sounded better for your environment.

TONE IT DOWN AT HOOF-TEC.COM

*Based on traditional copper sulfate dosage rate of 5% of footbath volume. Copper sulfate dosage with HOOF-TEC 1000 Footbath Concentrate is reduced to a rate of 3% of footbath volume. The change in dosage results in a 40% reduction of copper sulfate use.

All trademarks are the property of Zoetis Inc., its affiliates and/or its licensors. ©2014 Zoetis Inc. All rights reserved. HFT14006

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

–6–

Featured Vendor:

Dr. James and Ruth Metz: Animart, Inc. Founders

by Shelli Manning

Being the only one of his siblings who actually enjoyed ride-alongs on his veterinarian father’s route gave Dr. James Metz his first taste of a passion that would eventually help to change the dairy industry.

spent a year in Europe, traveling and learning to speak French, before finally attending the University of Illinois, and achieving what seemed to be the inevitable; becoming a veterinarian.

When Jim was just ten, his father bought an 80 acre farm in Momence, Illinois, and with it he brought to bear a philosophy of ‘put the kids to work’. As a mixed animal veterinarian, not only did his dad travel to clients’ farms, but he performed surgeries in the basement, as Jim’s mom assisted. So with roots in livestock and veterinary medicine, James Metz headed off to Iowa State for his Bachelor of Science degree, then

While all this was going on, there was a young girl named Ruth growing up on a dairy farm just outside of Waupun, Wisconsin. It was an inherent love of animals that led Ruth to – much to her mother’s dismay – drop out of band and become the very first girl in her school to ever take Ag class. Ruth imagined herself someday fueling her passion by finding employment at a zoo. In order to continue her education and

get hands-on work with animals after high school, she took a job working at a veterinary practice just fifteen miles down the road in Beaver Dam. Once Dr. Metz had received his DVM, the pull of two passions – water and cows – led him to Wisconsin; where he accepted a position at that very same veterinary practice. He found both the community of Beaver Dam – complete with a lake by the same name – and the friendship that ensued with Ruth, to be a good fit. After two and half years, however, the practice itself was not, and there was a mutual parting of ways between Dr. Metz and the other veterinarians. For him it was simple; he wanted to do more.

Hoof Care Products For Professionals QuickBlock+ Premium Gun

Heavy-Duty Dual Component

• Semi-cradle steel frame • Withstands pressure from livestock and environment

18:1 Caulking Thrust Ratio

• Dispense adhesive with ease • Effortless action of trigger

Star-Burst Reverse Gripping

• Easy release when switching out cartridges

QuickBlock+ Adhesive Updated Formula - Same Great Price • Higher quality, longer shelf life • 160 mL tubes contains 6 blocks • Fast and easy solution to lameness

Fast-Curing Set-up time

• 30 seconds set-up time with 2-3 minutes until weight bearing • Higher temperature reaction

Polyurethane System

• One-step process with mixing in the tip • Material can be stored in any degree of tempeature

animart.com/store/hoof_care Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

800.255.1181 | animart.com

Call for personalized pricing!

–7–

He stayed in contact with Ruth despite no longer being at the practice where she continued to work.

As the two of them grew closer, he would frequently use her as a sounding board for this business plan he had. He wanted to provide his large animal clients with an alternative; to take the guess work out of getting supplies from the local fleet store without making them pay the unyielding mark up that was standard in the veterinary field. To hear Dr. Metz tell it, he wanted to “help the dairy industry become more efficient”. An early winter conversation led to a late winter wedding and less than two years later; in 1982, Dr. James Metz and his wife Ruth founded Animart, Inc. By providing customers the unheard-of combination of fair pricing and sound advice, they began to form relationships with farmers that would become the foundation for success.

Staying ahead of industry changes and offering a wide selection with next day delivery have all been instrumental in Animart, Inc.’s growth and success over the years, but it’s the human side of the business that has set them apart. It’s also the reason they’ve been able to develop a rewarding relationship with the Hoof Trimmers Association.

Dr. Metz’s particular interest in reducing lameness and down cow issues naturally led him to want part of his company’s focus to be hoof health. Both of Animart, Inc.’s founders say they have enjoyed their involvement with the HTA because of the great people and the sharing of

knowledge that takes place as members gather to support each other in this shared passion.

With changes in hoof trimming keeping pace with changes in the dairy industry as a whole, Animart, Inc. has helped drive that progress using the exact same approach that they started with; effective relationship management.

They’ve even gone as far as bringing on Brad Ingram, who you can contact via their website by following the ‘Hoof Specialist’ link.

The Metzes say that Brad’s skill at communicating with producers and veterinarians, combined with a solid knowledge of hoof products allows him to make sound suggestions in managing hoof health. The plan is to keep Animart, Inc. involved in the growth of the hoof trimming industry through the discovery of new solutions and sponsoring education.

So what’s next? As their company continues to grow, the Metzes say they are proud to have made an impact on the industry and hope to continue to do so through encouraging lifelong learning and integrity in their employees. Of Animart, Inc.’s customers Ruth says “We want to continue to deserve to be their chosen provider.” Perhaps one of the most effective ways they are doing this is to let the leaders they’ve brought on board do just that; lead.

Under the direction of Animart, Inc. President Dan Ellsworth – the company is in process of expanding into Michigan through a recent acquisition. It was the opportunity to share their model that made the expansion feel like a good fit and Ellsworth plans to continue growing the company this way. It’s this effective leadership that has helped Dr. Metz and his wife decide that it’s time for them to step back and pursue other interests; such as travel and perhaps the greatest adventure of all - family.

The couple are parents to three sons and grandparents to two little girls, and twin boys. As they spend less time running the business they started over thirty years ago and more time focusing on this next generation, one of their biggest joys comes from sharing their love of water with their grandchildren. Half of what led Dr. Metz to come to Wisconsin in the first place now provides some of the couple’s greatest delight.

Links to the company’s hoof resources; their Hoof Specialist as well as newsletters, products and educational articles can be found on their website www.animart.com

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

–8–

Recent Advances in our Understanding of Lameness

by Roger Blowey FRCVS Wood Veterinary Group, 125 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4NB rogerblowey@hotmail.co.uk

Introduction There are some things about the structure of the foot and the growth of the horn that remain constant, but other things have changed dramatically over the past few years.

This article begins with the basics and then develops into some of the new areas that have increased our understanding of bovine pathology and non-healing hoof lesions.

Digit Anatomy We all know that the hoof is produced by the corium. The wall is formed at the coronary band and moves down over the dorsal (front) wall of the claw at a rate of around

5mm per month. The sole is a separate structure and is produced by the corium of the sole. The two structures are firmly fused together by the white line cement Any damage to the corium will produce disruption of horn formation. This is a similar effect to trauma to our fingernails. We see this as a black area of nail which eventually grows down to the bearing surface of the finger.

An alternative analogy is a concrete floor. If the floor was laid with a tube of sawdust and cement running up to the surface, provided there is a layer of concrete over the tube then the floor remains intact. When the surface of the concrete is worn away and sawdust and cement mix

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

is exposed, water gets in, frost will expand and crack the concrete and the slabs of concrete become underrun. This is essentially what happens in the formation of a sole ulcer.

We are all used to seeing the external opening of the sole ulcer on the hoof, but how many people have looked inside the hoof to see the marked swelling that develops inside? So now we not only have an external area of damaged horn (the sole ulcer) but also a 10mm plus internal protrusion within the hoof putting further pressure on the corium at the sole ulcer site, leading to disruption of the horn. (Figure One).This will be one reason why the ulcer does not heal.

–9–

Figure One. Note that, in the right hand claw, the internal surface of the sole projects some 10mm up into the foot, putting considerable pressure onto the corium, exacerbating the sole ulcer.

identification of lesions and early treatment. The work by Margit Gronfeldt and others from the Bristol Veterinary School has shown very clearly that if cows are treated at an early stage of lameness, e.g. within 48 hours of reaching mobility score 1 or 2, then the response is considerably improved, and fewer long term lame cows develop.

Secondly blocks should be used Hence in the treatment of a has been present for any significant far more frequently. Certainly in the sole ulcer, period ofthetime, you maysole wellhoof findat a theissole ulcer site, is n the treatment ofthe a “dishing” sole ulcer,or“dishing” or modelling at the ulcer site, Hence in treatment ofmodelling a sole ulcer, “dishing” orhoof modelling the light of this information, if I had Figure Note the enlarged flexor tuber the hoof at the sole ulcer site, is significant overgrowth of bone.

This ly important, thus important, rendering the areathenon-weight bearing.

When applying amyThree. extremely thusaffected rendering affected area non-weight bearing. When 45applying years in apractice over again, extremely important, thus rendering is shown in the following Figure a sole the more normal Iulcer) would use blocks much fre-medial c may be block also worthwhile ensuring that theensuring block isthat weightbearing the wall only, it may be also worthwhile the block ison weightbearing oniethe wallcompared only, ie to the affected area non-weight bearing.

Three. The corium is now pinched he sole ulcer theulcer soundsite claw nonclaw weight bearing, as in Figure Two. so thatsite theonsole on is thealso sound is also non weight bearing, as We in Figure Two. We (continued on next page) When applying a block it may be also between the enlarged bone above in the treatment ofhaemorrhage awhere sole ulcer, “dishing” orulcer modelling at the sole ulcer site, is seen blocks removed where there orThree) even an beneath! similar haveHence all seen blocks removed haemorrhage eventhe anAhoof ulcer worthwhile ensuring that theisblock is there (Figis and theor projection of beneath! A similar thus affected non-weight bearing.

When a lthough weight-bearing lessextremely effective, isless to use a block heel is raisedarea higher than sole. effect, althoughimportant, effective, iswhere to usethe a the block where the heel is raised higher than the applying sole. on the wall only,rendering i.e. the sole beneath (Fig One).

Is the it any block may besite also weightbearing on the wall only, ie so that the it sole ulcer onworthwhile the sound ensuring wonder that thatthe soleblock ulcersis are slow to Two. claw A Cowslip has been applied so that weight bearing is on the wall only, Figure Two. A Cowslip has been applied so that weight bearing is on wall Two. only, We sois that the sole ulcer site on claw is also non weight bearing, as inthe Figure also non weight bearing, as the in sound heal?! space atFigure thehave sole, thus the sole ulcerthere site and the digital cushion onulcer the cushion with aTwo. space atprotecting the sole, thus protecting theis sole ulcer site or and thean digital the We have all seen blocks all seen blocks removed where haemorrhage even beneath!on A similar law sound claw removed where thereless is hemorrhage effect, although effective, is to Corrective use a block Action where the heel is raised higher than the sole. or even an ulcer beneath! A similar In view of these changes, what effect, although to been applied so that weight bearing is on the wall only, Figure Two.less Aeffective, Cowslipis has corrective action should be taken? I use with a block where at thethe heel is raised a space sole, thus protecting the sole ulcersteps site of and the digital cushion on the think there are three major higher than the sole. sound claw importance, early recognition of lameness, early treatment and effec- Figure Three. Note the enlarged flexor tuberosity of the pedal bone one the right (above a sole ulcer) tive treatment. The first being early compared to the normal medial claw on the left.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

In view of these changes, what corrective action of major importance, early recognition of lame The first being early identification of lesions know that trauma on any organ often leads to overgrowth.

It overgrowth.

We continual also knowand thatrepeated continual and repeated trauma on any organ often leads to Gronfeldt and othersItfrom the Bristol Veterinar y appearscertainly that thisappears appliesthat to athis soleapplies ulcer, so in ulcer, an ulcer hasanbeen for to athat sole so that in ulcerpresent thatare has been present for stage of lameness, e.g. w treated at an early nificant period of time, period you may significant overgrowth of bone.

This isof the any significant of well time,find youamay well find a significant overgrowth bone.

This is 2, then response is considerably improved, a n the following Figure Three.

The corium is now pinched between the enlarged bone shown in the following Figure Three.

The corium is now pinched between the enlarged bone Figure Two. A Cowslip has been applied blocks should We also know that continual and of repeated trauma any wonder organ often leads to overgrowth.

It be used far more so that weight bearingand is on the wall only,beneath Fig Three) and the projection ofthe the sole (Fig One).

Ison it (Fig solewonder above (Fig Three) projection the sole beneath One).

Isthat it Secondly any that sole with a space appears at the sole,that thus protecting I had for my 45 years in practice certainly this applies to a sole ulcer, so that in an ulcer information, that has beenifpresent re slow to heal?! ulcers are slow to heal?! the sole ulcer site and the digital cushion frequently, thus hopefully any period of time, you may well find a significant overgrowth of bone.

This is reducing the develop on thesignificant sound claw tuberosity.

Thirdly, use shown in the following Figure Three. The corium is now pinched between the enlarged boneblocks that take weigh tipwonder the hoof forward. above (Figknow Three) andcontinual the projection of the sole beneath (Fig One). which Is it any that sole We also that are trauma slow toon heal?! and ulcers repeated any organ I have no experimental data to support this hypo often leads to overgrowth. It cer2 2 is the correct weight-bearing surface, then it m tainly appears that this applies to a weight on the sole of the sound claw, particula sole ulcer, so that in an ulcer that claw. therefore alter my80technique to make Hoof HealthI Connection Issue No. • Fall 2014 weight on the wall, applying that block in such 2

– 10 –

(continued from previous page)

quently, thus hopefully reducing the development of the bony enlargement of the flexor tuberosity. Thirdly, use blocks that take weight on the wall as in Figure Two and/or blocks which tip the hoof forward.

Table One. The range of dimensions of pedal bones from normal claws and claws with lesions

Length of dorsal wall

Number of Lowest measurements value (mm)

Mean (mm)

Highest value (mm)

Presumed lateral

25

52.6

60.5

76.4 = 50% variation

Presumed

40

49.9

59.3

75.7

I have no experimental medial data to support this hypothFrom claws 49 40.0 62.5 84.7 esis, but logic would tell me with lesions that if the wall is the correct Length of Presumed 25 66.8 81.1 99.6 = 50% weight-bearing surface, then base of lateral variation it must be wrong to apply a bone Presumed 40 63.3 80.4 101.4 block which takes weight on medial the sole of the sound claw, From claws 49 58.0 82.3 115.1 = particularly over the weightwith lesions 98.4% bearing area of the sound variation claw. I therefore alter my technique to make sure that Table One. The range of dimensions of pedal bones from normal claws and claws with lesions I use a block which primarily takes weight on the wall, applying that block in such a same length? We certainly would not on the wall, particularly the axial wall way that there is little or no weightFrom thisexpect it can be the of dorsal wall of the pedal bone varies from thereby 50 to 75mm. to seen see athat herd cows where between the toes, removing Hence if the of thewere pedal the bonesame varies length by as much aasmajor 50%, why do we trim all cows’ bearing at the sole ulcer site. all length the teats important stabilizing compofeet to a standard length of 75 or 85mm, whichever measurement you favour?

Is it really and we certainly would not trim all nent of the foot. logical thatthe all feet should be thebecome same size andsame same length? We certainly would not expect teats so they the Variation in Pedal Bone Size (continued on next page) to see a herd of cows where all the teats were the same length and we certainly would not length!

It was during the investigation of all the teats so they become the same length! trim There should be a serious the above changes in the pedal bone There should be a serious rethinking on foot-trimming protocols, firstly to ensure that the rethinking on foot-trimming that I began to wonder what was the wall is weight-bearing in the area, which is the natural state of the foot (and I am protocols, firstly toe to ensure range of dimensions of normal pedal delighted to seethe thatwall Vic Daniels is proposing this system) and secondly to ensure that we that is weight-bearbones. We therefore measured some trim feet to take into account the size of the cow and not just simply base it on what someone in the toe area, which is 60 pedal bones from a range of has cullstated ing to be the correct size of the foot. the natural state of the foot Paul Byler cell: 731-609-0112 cows at the abattoir to try to estabCederon Creek office: 615-763-6227 (and ammany delighted to seethe hoof1661 I also still see farI too people using grinder the Rd wall, particularly the axial lish normal dimensions. Results are Vanleer, TN 37181 bylersaw@emypeople.net wall between the toes, thereby removing a major important stabilising component of the foot. that Vic Daniels is proposing shown in the following table. this system) and secondly to From this it can be seen that ensure that we trim feet to the dorsal wall of the pedal bone take into account the size of Quality Carbide Inserts for various kinds of trimmers 4 varies from 50 to 75mm. Hence if the cow and not just simply the length of the pedal bone varies by base it on what someone has as much as 50%, why do we trim all stated to be the correct size of cows’ feet to a standard length of 75 the foot. or 85mm, whichever measurement I also still see far too many you favour? Is it really logical that people using the hoof grinder all feet should be the same size and

Call for Latest Specials

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

Figure Four. The picture on the left shows projections of new bone associat chronic inflammation that will lead to damage of reduced healing of the coriu – 11 –bone for cross section of the bone on the right shows the depth of the additional the solar surface. (continued from previous page)

Non-Healing Hoof Lesions Most trimmers will now be aware of the problems associated with toe necrosis and wall ulcers.

I have been back through the textbooks and the first report I can find of these lesions and their association with digital dermatitis is in A Veterinary Book for Dairy Farmers (1998) and then the report in the International Ruminant Digit Symposium by Tozzo in 2003.

They were then reported by Menno Figure Four. The picture on the left shows projections of new bone associated with chronic inflammation that Holzhauer, Nigel Cooke and Karl will lead to damage of reduced healing of the corium. The cross section of the bone on the right shows the depth Burgi in 2008. It is now well- of the additional bone formed on the solar surface. known and well proven that these non-healing lesions are infected with the three Treponeme bacteria associated with digital dermatitis, the characteristic features of the lesions being: • A strong, pungent smell • A red, stippled appearance as opposed to the light brown/grey color of a standard under-run sole • A moist, rather than a dry surface • The difficulty in getting them to heal.

A good deal has been written about the treatment of these lesions and I will not discuss this in this presentation.

However, what I think is less well-known are the changes it produces in the pedal bone. We know that the corium produces the hoof, but the corium also feeds and remodels the bone. Hence when the corium is damaged, then this leads to changes in the bone. There is a wide variety of bony changes, the most common being the proliferation along the solar surface, as shown in Figure Four. We then have a situation where i) the corium is infected with treponemes, preventing hoof horn formation and ii) the projecting spikes of new bone are penetrating and pinching the corium from above. It is not surprising that these lesions are slow to heal!

The next article will discuss new information on the transmission of digital dermatitis and a revised concept of this disease that can be used for control.

NEW PRODUCTS AVAILABLE NOW:

Green Vet Gear

Milk Testing Apron

CELEBRATE 20 YEARS WITH US AT WORLD DAIRY EXPO September 30 - October 4, 2014 Madison, WI, Booth AR 500 888.438.8683 | UDDERTECHINC.COM

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

– 12 –

No Self Doubt!

by Matt Ferrera, Mass.

On a nice day in May, I had the pleasure to demonstrate for Mrs. Turner's kindergarten class at Undermountain Elementary. Mrs. Turner called the previous evening to ask if the class could observe me working while they visit the dairy.

After going over some ground rules (no swearing, no chewing, no unnecessary behavior human or bovine), I was good to go. They are kindergartners, only 5 years old, how bad could it be?

Now I typically conduct demonstrations for organizations often, but typically the audience is composed of well experienced dairy professionals.

Most of the toughest questions are from dairy producers wanting answers to specific problems or advice on preventing such problem. Typically,

questions are about farmers or producers who want to treat or trim between trimmer visits.

So on this nice May day, I trimmed, the cows moved well, feet were easy and straight forward. First let me say that kindergartners are a tough crowd, they know more about anatomy and physiology than I do!

They can ask questions at an overwhelming rate. I, for the most part, represented our profession admirably.

But, in the end a cute little girl named Sophia asked an interesting question, “Are you any good at your job?” I thought I answered well: I cited 25 years of experience, thousands of cows, never a broken leg, multiple advancements in tools and treatments, and on top of that my good looks and charm.

I smiled at her and she smiled right

Visit us at the Hoof

back and asked ever so sweetly, “How do you know?” Well I took a deep breath, opened my mouth and had NOTHING! It dawned on me that in 25 years nobody had ever asked me that. For some reason I just assumed I knew what I was doing and I guess everyone else did too.

I drove home that evening in an unfamiliar state of self doubt, not something I am comfortable with.

The three careers that I have been most successful in are football, (263lb linebacker), commercial fishing (swordfish,king crab, offshore lobster) and hoof trimming. And my hoof trimming career started back in the days before hoof wheels and extreme chutes; self doubt has never been a problem.

Health Conference in Milwaukee!

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

– 13 –

I began to poll my clients and I received some very interesting feedback. “You were the only hoof trimmer we have had so how would we know any different?”; “The vet advised me to get a hoof trimmer and you were the only one”; “You were the only one who would come to my dairy”. Not the moral boosting responses one would have hoped for, but it was a start.

Next I reached out to my professional peer group. Lets just say that peer group, with a few exceptions, looked to me in times of self doubt, not the other way around. This personal dilemma was starting to become a problem.

In the end, I went with my old standby solution: Of course I know I’m good at this job. I’ve been trimming for 25 years and I'm still here every day. So in answer to your question, Sophia, yes I am very good at my job. I know this because my clients depend on me to perform it thousands of times a year, self doubt or not. I'm also 47 years older than you, four feet taller and 200lbs heavier. So much for self doubt!

Wisc. Mini-Hoof Trimming Clinic Held in Conjunction with World Dairy Expo Thursday Oct 2, 2014

by Skip Blake, Wisc.

Join other trimmers at this clinic while attending Word Dairy Expo (WDE).

The hosts this year will be Shelly and Bob Johnson. The farm is located about 20 minutes from WDE. The farm features a new tie stall barn. Shelly milks mostly Holsteins, some Jerseys and various crosses.

Event coordinator is Skip Blake, a long time trimmer and past Hoof Trimmers Association board member. Skip organized last year’s clinic and many other trimming events.

Richard Weingart will once again be the featured trimmer and will assist in coordination. Richard has traveled the world trimming and is truly passionate about cows and hoof health.

Richard is past president of the Hoof Trimmers Association.

The clinic is open to all trimmers. Discussion and ideas are encouraged. There will be opportunities for hands-on trimming.

Because of the many events at WDE, the clinic is scheduled from 10am to 12pm. Light snacks and drinks will be provided but no formal lunch. Point of contact is Skip Blake, skipblake@yahoo.com or (608) 393-1371.

Farm address, directions and map will be available at the Hoof Trimmers Association booth. Car pooling may be coordinated. Hope to see you on Oct. 2nd.

Hoof Care Products For Professionals

ANIMART (n): one-stop shop for all the necessary and state-of-the-art hoof trimming products.

Proud to be a Gold Sponsor of Hoof Trimmers Association For over 30 years, ANIMART has been leading the industry with supplying trimmer’s every need with nearly 300 products - the most of any supplier!

Order Online: animart.com/store/hoof_care Contact Us:

Brad Ingram

Hoof Specialist Direct: 920.319.4138 Mobile: 920.344.4880 Email: bradi@animart.com

Ashley Vande Zande

Hoof Sales Support Call: 920.319.4369 Email: ashleyv@animart.com Fax: 920.885.2812

Ask for a FREE 2014 Hoof Product Catalog!

800.255.1181 | animart.com Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

– 14 –

How I work: A day in my life …

by Shane McCoy

My day starts at 3:30 a.m., feet on the floor and spending time with the Lord. Fueling up for a long day of trimming starts with a hearty breakfast. This morning’s meal consists of sausage, eggs, biscuits, blackberry jelly and a big cold glass of milk (more about the jelly later). I loaded my truck the night before so I am ready to tackle today’s work schedule.

By 4:30 a.m., I am on the road headed west to pick up my chute at a dairy where I had trimmed cows the previous day. It is still dark out upon my 6 a.m. arrival at Toombs Brothers Dairy, a progressive 100-cow dairy in Columbia, Tennessee. As I back into my chute and hop out to make the proper connections, I am greeted by the smiling face of Mr. William Toombs, inquiring as to how my evening was.

I was happy to inform him that I had found a jar of blackberry jelly on the seat of my truck when I left his farm yesterday – just one of the many perks of being a hoof trimmer and working with good country folks.

I told him that I had some for breakfast this morning and how truly good it was.

I get hooked up and head west an additional hour. At 7 a.m., I arrive at Mr. Ernie Jones’ dairy in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Upon my arrival, they still have a few head yet to milk and sort. Mr. Jones then scrapes the area where I normally set up to trim, and I start unloading panels from my chute and configure them in my normal set-up for this farm.

I always try to configure my panels in such a way that I have a couple of cows behind my chute to help create a good cow flow. When my chute opens and I release the cow inside, I want her to draw the next cow in as she leaves the chute with as little assistance from me as possible.

Before moving cows to the chute, I look for a boss cow in the group – a cow that will push or butt other cows. If she is in the pen, then I want her to go into the chute with the first group of cows I work so the rest of the cows can relax.

When I work cattle, my goal is for them to be calm and comfortable throughout the entire process.

If the cow in the chute is nervous or stressed, that passes to the next cow and so on, all the way back to the holding pen where the group of cows is waiting to be separated. They, too, become nervous about the excitement up ahead.

A wiser man than me once said the fastest way to work cows is slow and easy. This philosophy has held true my entire life around cattle. For this reason, I use a hydraulic upright chute to provide cow comfort and a friendly environment for working with the animals.

Mr. Jones has a group of recently purchased cows for me to trim that are not up to his hoof protocol standards. Their new home on Mr. Jones’ farm will be a marked improvement in that regard, as I am generally on his farm every eight weeks.

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

When I get into a group of cows that have not been on a routine herd hoof maintenance program, it is like opening up an assorted box of chocolates. Every time I pick up a hoof, I may be presented with something completely different. This group of cows, I’m sure, will provide that kind of variety.

The first cow is in the chute at 8 a.m. As we progress through this group of cows, my prediction proves accurate. There is no lack of variety.

I have addressed varying degrees of white-line abscesses, toe ulcers, sole ulcers, heel ulcers, digital dermatitis, hairy warts, screwed claws and overgrown toes.

When treating minor hoof insults, I strive to apply bandages in such a way that they remove themselves in two to three days. This is important because leaving the bandage on too long can cause the foot to swell, thus becoming an insult to the foot and triggering further problems.

For this reason, I remind farmers to remove the wraps if they are still on within three days of treatment.

However, major insults may require a re-wrapping after the third day to provide treatment for a longer period of time.

Insults such as digital dermatitis and heel warts often warrant a light wrap. Typically, I medicate the hoof with a copper sulfate treatment, apply gauze and then begin my wrap on the gauze, promptly applying light tension as I go between the claws and around the foot 1½ times.

– 15 –

(Please visit www.progressivedairy.com, search for “Shane McCoy” and click on the link in the article to download a PDF of McCoy demonstrating the technique he uses to apply a light wrap. In this case, the insult being treated is a hairy wart of moderate severity.)

At 2:30 p.m., the last cow leaves the chute. As I look back on a group of cows, some with blocks and others with assorted colors of wraps on their hooves, I hope that each cow’s situation has improved and that she is a great deal more comfortable in the way she walks, thus making her more productive in the milk parlor and increasing the bottom line for the dairyman.

When it’s all said and done, if your cows are fed and bedded the best you can, and if they can travel on their hooves comfortably in the environment you have created for them in turn, they will produce to their potential for you.

By 3:30 p.m., my chute and panels are washed and loaded. The truck is ready to head home, but not until I give Mr. Jones a detailed, documented report that consists of each cow’s individual hoof health. The report identifies the problem, level of severity and how it was treated.

This is helpful in not only tracking how a cow is responding to treatment, but when looked at as a whole, it paints a picture of the herd’s overall hoof health status. We can look back at these reports to notice trends over time.

Mr. Jones and I take some time to go over the list of cows that have been worked today to cover any concerns. We then schedule our next appointment in 60 days, bid each other a good day, and I am on the road back home.

As I head toward home, I am looking for a place to grab a bite to eat. I make a list of items I have depleted from my inventory over the last few days and place a call to my sales representative to get my inventory re-stocked. I also make follow-up calls to check on cows that I worked five to six days previously. It means a great deal to me to know that all is well with these cows and that hoof health has improved after I leave those farms.

important to me that my clients are able to pick up the phone and have access to me so that we can create the best results for his or her operation.

God has blessed me in so many ways. One is to be able to work with cows and another to work for American dairy farmers, who are truly some of the finest folks God has put on this Earth.

Shane McCoy owns and operates Advantage Hoof Care. He is based out of Brush Creek, Tennessee, and covers a multi-state region.

Reprinted with permission from Progressive Dairyman, Feb. 20, 2014

By 6 p.m., I arrive home. I clean all of my hand tools, sharpen knives and prepare for the next day. I will return emails that have come in during the day.

I see my role on the dairy as more than simply trimming hooves. It is also my job to explain what I am doing and educate the dairyman. I strive to be a team player and trusted consultant, and to keep the lines of communication open. It is very

Hoof Science Anatomy Studies

PO Box 221 West Boxford, Mass. 01885 TEL: 978-352-6336 FAX: 978-352-5238

www.HoofScience.com ww

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

– 16 –

Meet HTA’s Newest Regional Representatives Justin Addy, Central Region Hello, my name is Justin Addy.

I am from Sartell, Mn. I have been a Hoof Trimmer in central Minnesota since 2003. I joined the Hoof Trimmers Association immediately. I knew I would meet some great mentors. When I’m not hoof trimming I enjoy my time with family, friends, fitness and pheasant hunting. My goal as a representative for the Hoof Trimmers Association is to find new members to help the association grow and share ideas on how to keep the hoof trimming industry safer.

Jake Konstabel, Eastern Region My name is Jake Konstabel I’m 29 and I’ve lived in Wyoming county New York my whole life.

I started trimming cows at age 15 on what at the time was a 300 cow dairy I worked at for just over ten years. There I learned with a home made layover table we built ourselves and nippers and knives. They’re now milking 1100 and are one of my weekly clients. I’ve been in business trimming for four years now and just bought my second Appleton last October. I trim close to 17,000 cows a year and I joined the association as soon as I started my business. My goal as a board member in the future would be to further my knowledge through the exposure we all get by being part of the association and also give back to the association through actively inviting new members and carrying on the continued education of proper hoof health that we all strive for.

Quinn Marshall, Canada My name Is Quinn Marshall and I’m from Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. I have been trimming since 2007 in the Fraser valley. I work for Doug Johnstone of AR-PE hoof trimming. I joined the association immediately and I’ve enjoyed it ever since. I have been to 5 conferences now and I enjoy every minute of it. I enjoy learning new techniques and talking to fellows who have been doing it for quite some time because you always learn different tricks of the trade. When I’m not trimming I enjoy travelling, hockey and spending time with family and friends. My goal as a rep for the association help find new members and help answer questions that people may have.

    

hooftrimmingtools.com  1-800-634-9055 Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

– 17 –

Ohio’s Bryson and Eberly Earn Scholarships Cheyenne Bryson, Perrysville, Ohio, and Dylan Eberly, Jeromesville, Ohio, are the recipients of the 2014 Youth Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Hoof Trimmers Association, Inc.

CowSlips

®

Orthopaedic shoes for lame cows

Cheyenne is the daughter of Richard “Truck” and Kathleen Bryson. Cheyenne is attending Adrian College to pursue a career in pharmacy. Truck Bryson operates his hoof trimming business in Perrysville, Ohio.

Dylan is the son of Keith and Shelly Eberly. He is attending Ashland University to pursue a career in nursing. Keith and Shelly operate their business in Jeromesville, Ohio.

The scholarship was established to help the children and/or sponsorees of long-standing active members of the association as they continue their secondary education. The awards are two $1,000 scholarships for outstanding students, based largely on leadership, work experience, essay contribution and scholastic ability. “...There are countless number of people who do not like their jobs, but my dad is not one of them. He loves what he does, and he is the hardest working person I know. He will do whatever it takes to keep his clients happy even if that means working long hours and some weekends. He has pride in his work, and he is an inspiration to me because he tried something new and found something he loved. “ - excerpt from a contributed essay.

Available in four different sizes Original Plus

XL The Doc

The scholarship committee was comprised of trimmermembers from across North America, who are “blind” to the applicants names and personal information. Please contact the office or a board member if you are interested in serving on this committee in the upcoming year.

CowSlips - the world’s premier cattle shoe supports the hoof wall

New – The Doc, a wider and longer shoe

Alleviate pain immediately with CowSlips and get your cows walking on the right path to recovery.

Now available in the U.S. from your local animal health supplier.

To find your nearest distributor, contact your local AgVet representative.

CowSlips

®

866.560.1199 agvetassociates.com

www.cowslips.com

Learn more at World Dairy Expo booth #E3512.

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

– 18 –

Equipment For Sale 2013 Appleton Steel Ultra Chute Texas Head Gate, hydraulic Sorting gate, hydraulic side gates, two Kar-Tec remotes, hard valves too, Duel voltage system 220 or 120, Charges accumulator in 30 seconds on 220! This Chute won’t leave you waiting! All PVC outlets and conduit! Led lights and fans.100% ready to work needs nothing! $50,000 USD. Call Mark at 585259-7158, Visit Green’s Hoof Trimming on Facebook for pictures, Video coming soon. Available last week in August.

Hoof Trimming Business FOR SALE 10,000 head per year hoof trimming business with huge growth potential. Includes a 2007 Appleton Steel Elevator Chute. All cows are trimmed twice per year & are in excellent condition. 85% of trimming facilities are indoors with helpers provided. Fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic, outdoor recreation oriented professional hoof trimmer. $90,000. Contact Ron Kummerfeldt, 406726-3337 or hoofbiz@gmail.com.

Riley Hoof Trimming Chute 2006 F350 ford super duty diesel 4x4 120,000 miles!

Everything work great, all batteries like new. Comes with some supplies & 7 10’ panels, and charger and cords. Call Todd 602-291-9599 Hoof Trimming Business For Sale Hoof Trimming Chute & Equipment. Includes: 1993 Dodge 3/4 ton diesel pickup with mounted hydraulic layover chute, gates, tools, etc. $20,000. Nathaniel, 507227-2126.

Riley Built Table and 2011 F350 Riley Built Table and 2011 F350 Super Duty Diesel with 81,000 miles, turn key truck. Runs everyday, trims 50-60 cows/day. $30,000 or best offer. Call Joel 802-272-9016.

Riley Build Layover Trailer Mount 2007 Riley Built, used very little - less than 200 per year.

All hydraulic with new motor. $12,500. More info - call Roger, 417-259-4621

Hoof Trimming Chute for Sale Hydraulic layover chute in good condition. Comes complete with gates and toolbox. Asking $14,900. Call 563-451-3595.

Trimming Chute for Sale Gently used Pauls Pedicures Portable Farm Hoof trimming Chute. This Chute was $ 4,450 new. Asking $2,995.

Please call 715-853-2364

2011 Riley Hoof Trimming Chute 2011 Riley Hoof Trimming Chute, trailer mount model.

Everything works very well, needs paint. Comes with extra motor, hydraulic pump, solenoids, and battery charger. $10,900. Call Anthony, 802-522-9299.

Berkelmans Hydraulic Layover Chute Berkelmans Hydraulic Layover Chute - $6500.00. Good condition, we have photos ready to email to you. Contact Kevin Metcalf at 608-436-1011 or 608-436-4099.

Hoof Supervisor System Hoof Supervisor System - Armor Tablet 10” Like new with mounting bracket and a battery operated laser printer(safe for cold weather), carrying case. Contact: Billy Bowman 765-730-4909

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

Ad Policy: Used equipment ads are $50 for active members; $100 for non-active members. Once piece of equipment per ad. Send your ad to info@ hoof trimmers.org or fax to 877-546-9331. Send your payment to PO Box 8575, Missoula MT 59807 or pay online (go to our ads at www. hoof trimmers.org). Ads are posted for four months online and in the printed newsletter(s). Please contact the office if your equipment or business has sold prior to the deadline, or if you need to post for an additional four months.

– 19 –

Please thank our 2014 Corporate Sponsors: GOLD

GOLD

Hoof Care Products

For Hoof Care Professionals Upright hydraulic elevator hoof

Call for a Complete Hoof Care Catalog 800.255.1181 animart.com

GOLD

Zinpro Performance Minerals®, The premier source of trace minerals in the industry, deliver consistent, performance-driven results.

Zinpro Performance Minerals: greater profitability, improved performance, proven research.

SILVER

trimming chutes, the Cadillac of the industry.

GOLD

GOLD

PR

SILVER

908-722-5000 www.t-hexx.com

BRONZE

“HOOFSURE ENDURANCE The NO COPPER - One-Step Alternative in Liquid Footbath Treatment” Hoof Sure Endurance Combat Topical Spray

BRONZE

SILVER

GO FOR GREEN for optimal hoof condition! diamondhoofcare.com Alberta, Canada: 403-388-4309

BRONZE

BRONZE

J

TM

The T-Hexx and Dragonhyde Brand names means quality and protection for your herd

12:23 PM

800.255.1181 animart.com

www.chemselect.com BRONZE

5/24/11

High-tech hoof care for today’s dairy industry

Blocking Adhesive Developed by Trimmers

BRONZE

1

GOLD

877.608.3877

GOLD

816-891-7700 delaval.com

GOLD

Providing Quality and Value to Your Hoof Trimming Business.

1-920-830-0277 appletonsteel.com

Make sure your cows get off on the right foot

VA.0511.HFTMBOVI(out).pdf

System

Taking Hoof Trimming to the Extreme

Rugged computer technology, secure, convenient record keeping

Brandon: 270-402-7152 John - 715-340-6386

www.supervisorsystems.com 888.259.8949

BRONZE

BRONZE

Tone down the metal at www.hoof-tec.com

SSI Corporation Manufactured by

Brubaker Fabricators 891 Rettew Mill Rd Ephrata, PA 17522

sales@tuffytables.com www.tuffytables.com

866-938-8339

Lameness does not have to be....

We have the answers 1-800-654-3668

Traction Milling Safety & Profitability Since 1997

LK Brands 1-507-459-2619

Hoof Health Connection Issue No. 80 • Fall 2014

President: Vic Daniel, . . . . . . . . . . . . . (519) 679-6711 PO Box 43, Arva, ON N0M 1C0, Canada vdaniel1@sympatico.ca President-Elect: Jamie Sullivan . . . . . . . . 204-771-8943 Box 1634 Carman, MB R0G 0J0 Canada rippleview@sdnet.ca Secretary: Matt Ferrara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413-528-3154 P.O. Box 35 Mill River, MA 01244 tferrara5@verizon.net Treasurer: Jeff Heeg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715-823-9145 E8116 CTY RD O; Clintonville, WI 54929 hhtinc@frontier.com Director-At-Large, Mark Burwell, . . . . . . 540-246-4331 2466 Apple B Lane; Harrisonburg, VA 22802 mkhoof@comcast.net Gail Oss, Executive Director. . . Tele/fax: 406-543-1823 PO Box 8575, Missoula MT 59807 info@hoof trimmers.org

Eastern Representative Jake Konstabel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585-746-65001 1266 Minkel Rd., Strykersville, NY 14145 khcm85@gmail.com Southern Representative Bill Mink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276-970-0604 934 West End RD, Tazewell VA 24651 Midwest Representative Justin Addy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320-200-1221 1125 1st south #417, Sartell, MN 56377 jstnaddy@yahoo.com Western Representative Mike Wallen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559-805-7349 415 Fallbrook Court Tulare, CA 93274-8218 mwallenfamily@yahoo.com Canadian Representative Quinn Marshall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604-614-6762 2126 Primrose Street, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2Z2 Canada quinnmarshall@hotmail.com