Trimmers and other hoof care professionals from Europe, Scandinavia, the US and Israel came together to discuss research issues and practical management
Charlie Harding, NACFT secretary (centre) discusses the finer detail with speakers Dr David Logue of Glasgow University and Barrie Audis while Stan Harden (foreground) models the Hoofcare2007 baseball cap
Vet Keith Cutler launched the BCVA/NAFCT Code of Working Practice at Hoofcare2007
Audience participation was strongly encouraged (and we all enjoyed seeing 'best boy' Stan Harden running up and down the steps with the microphone
A rather startled Steve Simmons with Israeli delegate Itzik Siani (in stripped top) on seeing the bright green colour of the Intra Hoof Fit gel produced by Graham Crocker at Quill Productions
Alexander Demel of German maker Demotec showcases the new FuturaPad
Pieter Kloosterman, a well-known speaker and trainer from the Netherlands (left) and speaker Dietrich Landmann from Germany (centre) discussing record keeping with Hooftrimming Ltd's Steve Jones.
Hugh David of Portek discusses the merits of his Cowclog product with UK vet Jane Montgomery
Raija Korolainen of DVM, Finland was promoting the 2008 conference to fellow exhibitor Stephen Haslam of Provita
Frank Dugan (centre) of Vettec Inc explains the Bovibond product to delegates
Frederike Kaths with fellow German delegate take a look at the NACFT stand
Tony Richardson (NACFT Chair) talks to UK speaker Nigel Durnford
(centre) while Audrey Frayssines Of Forum Products Ltd chats to speaker Christer Bergsten from Sweden (foreground)
Joel Blanchard (centre) entertains some of his fellow French delegates during a coffee break
Other exhibitors included Embryonics, Vettec, Provita, Pfizer Animal Health, Nantwich Vet Group, cowsfeet.co.uk and JT Universal/BD Supplies Ltd
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