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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Power tools hoof trimming, Dutch 5-Step Method ???? Routine Hoof Trimming, Routine Hoof Trimming Step 2 Match untrimmed claw to the trimmed claw, Corrective Hoof Trimming Step 4 Relieve weight of the painful claw, Routine Hoof Trimming Step 1 Trim toe length to approximately 7.5cm to correct toe overgrowth and foot angle, Routine Hoof Trimming Step 3 Dish soles; spare the heel and leave sole thickness, After cleaning, observe the hoof for conformational abnormalites For instance If the heel is too shallow or If there is under running of the hoof, Following a negative pain response and an approximate measure of how much should be trimmed, the dutch five point method of trimming should be done, using either the Merlin's saw or the hoof grinder. ???? A combination of both tools may be used, If the heel is too shallow or If there is under running of the hoof ???? The angle must be 45 degrees and the coronory band should be parallel to the floor, Corrective Hoof Trimming Step 5 Remove loose, dead, diseased, underrun horn and hard ridges, Dutch 5-Step Method ???? Corrective Hoof Trimming