Animal Health and Welfare

Alexander Boyd: An East Antrim hoof trimmer keeping tradition alive

Alexander Boyd: An East Antrim hoof trimmer keeping tradition alive

Above Greenisland, beneath the towering Knockagh Monument, 27-year-old Alexander Boyd balances two demanding roles. Alongside farming full-time with his father on their beef and sheep enterprise, Alexander has also carved out a niche as a part-time hoof trimmer, a profession..