Best's Underwriting Report

Best's Underwriting reports describe the hazards and loss controls of nearly 600 businesses and municipal services. Each report includes a detailed description of the industry and identifies the hazards and loss controls for those companies. The Hazard Index of each report quantifies the degree of liability in applicable lines of insurance.

Report Date: 4/20/2026 8:06:16 AM

Report Type: Original

Report Description: The Bovine Hoof Trimmers and Farriers report discusses the insurance needs of professionals who trim cattle and horse hooves using a variety of grinding tools and specialized handheld knives to help prevent or correct lameness and to maintain overall hoof health. Workers' Compensation and Inland Marine are the insurance lines that carry the greatest degree of exposure. Special exposures include animals injuring trimmers, which can lead to broken bones, or in extreme cases, death, and cattle crushes (i.e., large structures designed to hold a cow or bull in place so hooves can be trimmed) that can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Related reports include Animal Hospitals and Farming – Dairy.