You glue a hoof block under a cow's healthy claw, so she walks on that claw and does not put weight on the other claw. This collection contains the different gluing systems, separate blocks, adhesive guns with mixing tips and the materials to apply hoof tape and remove it again.
Four ways to glue on a block
| System | How it works | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Demotec Easy Bloc | Shoe (left, right or XXL) that you fit around the claw with mixed compound | Those who want little preparation; sets of 4, 12 or 36 treatments |
| Demotec 95 and Technovit 6091 | Mix powder and liquid in a cup, press the compound onto a block | Those who want to be able to knead and shape the compound; Technovit Easy has pre-packed 70 g sachets |
| Two-component adhesive from a cartridge | Technovit-2-Bond or Excellent Easy2do Glue via a gun with mixing tip onto a separate block | Those who glue more often and want to work quickly |
| Demotec FuturaPad | Block with instant adhesive, five left and five right per set | An occasional block, without mixing |
Matching cartridge, gun and mixing tip
The Easy Hoof Block Gun is available for 160/180 ml and 200/210 ml cartridges; the Excellent mixing tips come in the same two sizes, per 10. Technovit-2-Bond comes in a 210 ml cartridge and Easy2do in 200 ml, so they need the large gun. As a block, choose beech wood of 11 or 13 cm or an 11 cm PVC block.
Tape, pads and removal
Kerbl Vet Tape is hoof bandage 50 mm wide and 50 m long; Easy Hoof Dry Pads go underneath as a water-repellent under-layer. To remove tape later, there are bandage knives from Bovi Hoof Care (55 or 150 cm) and a hoof bandage cutter with a one-metre handle, with separate spare blades from Kerbl.
Have a lame cow assessed by your hoof trimmer or vet before you glue on a block. Knives, nippers and footbaths are in cattle hoof care; restraining a cow is done with tools from catching and restraining. The full range for cows is under cattle.
Frequently asked questions
Which gun fits Technovit-2-Bond?
Technovit-2-Bond comes in a 210 ml cartridge; it needs the Easy Hoof Block Gun for 200/210 ml and the mixing tip in the same size.
Wood or PVC: which block do I choose?
Both are glued under the healthy claw. Beech wood comes in 11 and 13 cm, PVC in 11 cm; which block suits is usually decided by your hoof trimmer based on the claw size.
Can I buy separate refills for Demotec?
Yes, Demotec Easy Bloc has separate powder (160 g), separate liquid (80 ml) and separate shoes. For Demotec 95, powder and liquid are also available separately.