Walkease is a patented early-intervention hoof block repair solution for cattle where the hoof needs to be elevated for a short period of time (7-21 days). Designed & developed in New Zealand by Shoof. Walkease have become world-renowned for its speed and ease of application with its instant glue. Blocks are available in 3 claw sizes (Small, Medium, Large) and the wedge shape and are made from flexible EVA for cow comfort. Starter Kits include: 10 x blocks, 10 x glue, gloves, hoof rasp & full instructions in a resealable plastic box. Refill blocks, glue and rasps available.
Walkease (say ’walkies’) is the internationally renowned hoof repair block from Shoof International Ltd. Walkease has been created as an early-intervention hoof claw prosthetic.
It is not intended to replace other conventional claw shoes currently on the market. The Walkease block is made from flexible EVA material, that is soothing for the cow to walk on. The greatest advantage of the Walkease is its speed and ease of application.
The Starter Kit comprises:
10 Walkease blocks
10 tubes of special Walkease ‘superglue’ (211 648)
a special Walkease hoof rasp (203 624)
10 pairs of latex gloves
All packed in a useful resealable plastic container. The wedge blocks are very helpful for putting the cow’s weight forward in cases of worn-down heel. (see further information this page.) For further use extra blocks are available in a 10-pack box. Extra glue is also available.
A practical ‘first-purchase’ would be the ‘mixed sizes’ starter kit (212 102). This has blocks as follows:
3 x small
3 x medium
4 x large
This will allow the user to determine the preferred block size for their own herd. Walkease blocks can be used either way up, so suit both left and right claws. The block should stay on from 7-21 days, which is generally long enough for the treated claw to have made a recovery in cases where the trauma was relatively mild.