When one of our cows went lame, I decided to give Stride-On™ leg band a try. I put the band on her leg, and within days, the problem was gone. Often, I can’t even pinpoint exactly what’s wrong — the cow might just change the way she walks or stands. We clean the hoof, everything looks fine, but she’s clearly uncomfortable. So, we put the Stride-On™ leg band on. Fourteen days later, she’s back to normal — problem solved.
We’ve also used Stride-On when we’re unsure whether it’s interdigital dermatitis or foot rot, and it’s worked really well in both cases. The results really do speak for themselves — I’m completely sold on it.
Each band can treat two to three cows, and it’s pain-free for the animal. There’s no stress, no discomfort — just a simple, effective treatment that works. From a farmer’s perspective, it’s a win-win. You treat once and don’t see the cow again — no repeat treatments a few weeks later. That tells me the treatment works.
What I like most is that it’s working 24/7. Unlike other treatments that require reapplication, Stride-On provides continuous protection and healing.
A Proven Alternative to Antibiotics
If I can avoid using antibiotics, I will. Stride-On gives us an alternative that’s just as effective. We all know antibiotic resistance is a growing issue — and if we can manage lameness without contributing to that problem, even better. Antibiotics are still there as a last resort, but Stride-On helps us solve issues before it ever gets to that point.
We’ve been using it since before we went organic, and we were just as happy with the results then. As soon as we see a cow moving differently, we check her feet. Even if we don’t find anything obvious, we’ll still apply Stride-On — and within five to seven days, we usually see major improvement. After another week, we remove the band, and the cow is completely back to normal.
"There's no drugs involved. There is no withholding of milk. Stride-On has been very good in that way"
Easy to Use and Farm-Ready
We always keep a couple of bands on hand. If a cow looks off in the yard, we mark her and apply Stride-On next milking. Depending on the weather, we might leave her with the herd or move her to a smaller paddock — but most of the time, she stays with the herd.
Often, we’ll find ourselves asking, “Where’s that lame cow?” — only to realize she’s walking perfectly again.
In drier months, we simply hose the leg down to re-moisten the band and reactivate the copper technology. It’s effortless — once applied, Stride-On™ does the job continuously, even while the cow is out grazing.
Each band is easy to apply above the hock. Our cows are calm, and most of the time they’ll stand quietly while we put it on. If needed, we can restrain the leg, but usually it’s straightforward. Once done, the band stays in place, doing its job quietly and effectively.
Continuous Protection, Proven Results
For us, Stride-On has become an essential tool for maintaining hoof health — a simple, effective, and antibiotic-free solution for managing lameness. It’s reliable, reusable, and works around the clock so we don’t have to.