The Farmers Mart Apr/May 2016 - Issue 45 | Page 11

Yorkshire Foot Trimmers

get bulls that will trample
walls and fences just to get
to cows which often results in
lameness or getting wire stuck
in hoofs.
“Last February I was knocked
over by a cow! We opened the
gate and I slipped on a patch
of ice, I shouted out but Robert
just thought I was ready for
the crush, then wham, a black
Limousin ran over me pulling
my sternum. It was very painful
but now’t broke as they say.
“In 2014 I was using a
grinder, and when the farmer
spoke to me I foolishly looked
up and promptly took a chunk
from my thumb. Thankfully I
had it rebuilt in 2015 and it’s
like new now. Just shows how
careful you always have to
be.”

You’re telling me!
And so to the future?
“We would like to increase
the trimming side, maybe get
another crush but also increase
the Highland herd,” Mandy said.
“Also, I would like to educate
the public much more about
Highlands and what great animals
they are - what superb quality
and value they give and what a
prime meat Highland beef is.
After that we jumped into my
car, went down the valley and
up onto the roof of the barn to
get a photo of them both atop a
roof standing in the Queensbury
sunshine. With a hard working
pair such as Mandy and Robert
and their clear affection for
animals here is a another
diverse farming business that
can only flourish.

Hoof Crush • Mobile Crush • Bale Grab • Bale Unwrapper
JT UNIVERSAL provide a bespoke design and
engineering service offering innovative products for
Agriculture and Industry
We are a family run business. We have been trading for
over 45 years. We specialise in Agricultural Engineering
and custom built and supplied Award Winning
Cattle Crushers and Bale Handlers.
Proud to be associated with Yorkshire Foot Trimming
and wish them continued success

Don’t hesitate to contact our friendly family team,
we are happy to discuess your needs.

Tel: [phone] Mob: [phone]
JT Universal, Hutton Hill Farm, Constable Burton, Leyburn, DL8 5RN

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