Bovine Hoofblock with Improved Glue Application, Adhesion, and Design

摘要

A method and apparatus for affixing a hoofblock to the hoof of an animal comprising, providing a hoofblock having a plurality of spacers disposed thereupon; positioning, an animal hoof on the hoofblock where the spacers create a cavity between the animal hoof and the hoofblock. The method continues by injecting an adhesive into the cavity through one or more injection ports disposed within the hoofblock, and affixing the hoofblock to the hoof of the animal by allowing the adhesive to cure, thereby creating a bond between the hoofblock and the animal hoof.

主权项

1. A method of attaching a hoofblock to an animal hoof with an adhesive, the method comprising:
positioning a top surface of the hoofblock adjacent the animal hoof; creating a cavity between the animal hoof and the top surface of the hoofblock; injecting the adhesive into the cavity through at least one channel defined in the hoofblock; and affixing the hoofblock to the animal hoof by allowing the adhesive to cure, thereby creating a bond between the hoofblock and the animal hoof.