CowSlips Plus are orthopedic shoes fitted to the healthy claw of the affected hoof aiding in the treatment of lameness in cattle., removing weight from the diseased or injured claw. Contains instructions & appropriate amounts of liquid and powder for mixing directly inside the Cowslip. Suitable for: Holsteins, Friesians & Beef Breeds 5 right and 5 left. ORMD product, must ship UPS Ground.
They were designed and
developed by a prominent veterinary surgeon and his team in the United Kingdom
in 1991 and are being used extensively in many countries’ world-wide. Cowslips
have been marketed in the U.S. by American Giltspur, Inc. since 1994, after
university field trials and market feedback analysis. Made in the United
Kingdom, Cowslips have received favorable reviews and commendations in several
countries for outstanding contributions to the dairy industry.
They are shaped to fit snugly
over the cow's healthy claw where they are fixed in position with a fast cure
adhesive. When the hoof is properly prepared and cleaned, the Cowslips will
bond securely and quickly every time. The sole of the Cowslips has a non-slip
latticed tread and is approximately 5/8" thick, sufficient to comfortably
lift the damaged claw off the ground. The absence of the pressure on the
damaged claw relieves pain and minimizes further trauma. Mobility is
immediately improved and increases in milk yield is noted. The Cowslips remain
in place an average of 4 to 6 weeks, but a few may remain longer. Usually, the
shoes are shed spontaneously when the natural oils of the hoof break the
specially developed adhesive bond.
Additional features:
- designed as standard size, right and left fit
- fast curing adhesive is mixed in shoe permitting cleaner,
easier, faster application within minutes. Less restraint
time means less opportunity for stress and trauma to animal.
- packaged in self-contained boxes with 10 Cowslips,
premeasured packages of fast-cure adhesive powder and liquid,
plus instructions
- cleaning and trimming of the healthy claw is desirable, and
the strong adhesive and hoof-like design insures a secure fit
In all respects, Cowslips are the most effective and convenient method for treatment of claw disorders requiring weight relief and rest for the affected digit.
COWSLIPS:Developed in 1991 by veterinary surgeons in the United Kingdom 
Fitted to the healthy claw, thus taking weight off the
damaged claw Raised, non-slip latticed sole alleviates pressure and pain Mixing adhesive in shoe permits cleaner, easier,faster application within minutes - Fast curingadhesive provided Increases mobility thus improving milk yield or weight gain Standard size, right and left Self-shedding in 4 to 6 weeks Manufactured from recycled hard-wearing PVCAvailable in boxes of 10Used extensively in the U.S. and other countries worldwide
COWSLIPS PLUS:As a result of on-going veterinary research to assess the
overall effectiveness of COWSLIPS as well as feedback
from veterinary practitioners, professional hoof-trimmers
and dairy producersm the company's veterinary research
team has designed a longer COWSLIP to compliment the
original COWSLIPS. Called COWSLIPS Plus they have
all the same unique features and advantages of the current
COWSLIPS with several enhancements:
1/2 inch longer sole to better enable the fitting of allsizes of hooves Slightly forward tapered sole with approximately 1/8inch increased depth at the heel. Recent studies atthe University of Zurich in Switzerland have shownthat a tapered sole wears more evenly and reducesstress at the heel, taking the weight off the flexortendons A slight 1mm wider Rounded rear inside edge of sole for increased cowcomfort Available in boxes of 10 with fast-cure adhesive