Upcoming ICFTA Events

• This year’s National Bovine Lameness Awareness Event  will be held on the 4th of September 2025 Co. Wexford on Clearys Farm, Tagoat, Co. Wexford. Y35 PN36
• This Event is open to the public.
• Please call 086-1074405 for more information, also keep an eye on our Facebook page Irish Cattle Foot Trimmers Association for more information.
• Our AGM will be held on the 4th of September 2025 @ The Whitford House Hotel, Co. Wexford. 
• New members are always welcome.

About The ICFTA

Irish Cattle Foot Trimmers Association was formed in December 2012 with the primary goal to help educate & train hoof trimmers to supply a quality service to customers through high standards of work, information and equipment.

We offer a group insurance scheme for all members, as well as information & check days organised for different parts of the country. Our stand at the ploughing championships helped to increase the awareness of the association and grow our first year membership, and the association continues to grow! We aim to help all hoof trimmers be successful in their work by broadening their knowledge base & keeping them updated with current practices.

Hoof trimmers registered with the Irish Cattle Foot Trimmers Association attend regular refresher, check and certificate days set up by the association. Hoof trimmers use a range of manual, hydraulic and turn-over crushes to restrain the animal while inspecting the feet. The main aim of the ICFTA is to ensure that their members supply the highest possible service to their clients for the good of animal welfare.

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2024 Committee Members

Tommy Cullen – Chairman
Cyril Wheelock
Denis Shanahan 
Michael Bannon
Brendan Graham
Chris Murphy
Bill Bergin 
Patrick Ryan