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This Lantra-accredited Customised Award is exclusively developed and delivered by a Lantra-approved Training Provider, who meets our quality standards. The course is specifically tailored to meet learners’ needs. For further details about the course content and delivery locations, please contact the Training Provider using the details provided below.

The minimum age to undertake this course is 16.

 

The course aims to provide each delegate with the knowledge and skills required to use on farm for both routine trims and identifying and treating the most common lesions causing lameness.The course will conclude with a formal assessment of competency, knowledge and understanding. Those that achieve the required level of competency will be issued with a Lantra Accredited Certificate of Competency.

The finer details

This course will build on the Basic level course and cover areas in more depth as well as expanding knowledge and skills in other areas.
With a combination of theory and practical this course will cover:
 
• Anatomical overview and lesion development 
• Tools for the job (including knife sharpening) and grinder use 
• Mobility scoring overview • Recognition of lesions causing lameness and recording
• Handling, lifting and examination of a foot 
• The 5-step method • Treatment protocols: Block choice and NSAID administration (including vet referral) 
• Practical trimming and lesion treatment/blocking
• Lameness prevention: Success Factors
Intermediate Foot Trimming (IFT)

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Lantra Awards

Course description:

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Who should attend?

 
Intermediate Foot Trimming will be aimed at the more experienced on-farm trimmers as well as those who have completed the First Aid for Feet course

What will be covered?

All courses are delivered by a CHCSB Accredited in conjunction with a Instructor BCVA Accredited Foot Health Trainer. This training partnership means that delegates will benefit from a wide range of theoretical and practical expertise. The requirement for trainers to remain up to date and accredited to deliver the courses means high standards of training will be maintained.
The content of the courses is constantly reviewed to ensure that the latest research findings are incorporated, and the course is aligned with industry best practice approaches.
To ensure there is at least one person on every farm who is competent in the recognition and treatment of lameness

Courses

Date Location Provider
13/01/2026 Cattle Hoofcare Standards Board (CHCSB) and the British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA)
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