diamond hoof care

What diamond hoof care does

Diamond Hoof Care Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company founded in 1994 that supplies non-antibiotic livestock hoof and skin care products, primarily serving dairy farmers and hoof-care professionals across Canada. The company is the exclusive Canadian distributor for Intracare BV (Netherlands) under a partnership established in 2006, distributing products including Hoof-fit Gel (Health Canada DIN 02441284), Repiderma (VHP NN.B7V2), and Hoof Sol footbath solutions. Its portfolio spans drug-classified treatments, veterinary health products, professional tools, and consumable supplies such as wraps, tapes, applicators, and inspection mirrors, with curated kit bundles (Hoof Care Essentials Starter Kit at $91, Pro Kit) for entry-level buyers.

The core technology centers on non-antibiotic formulations using copper and zinc chelate solutions and aerosolized mineral-based sprays. Hoof-fit Gel uses activated copper and zinc chelate with isopropanol, demonstrating 92% cure rates for M2 digital dermatitis lesions in Dutch clinical trials (94 hindfeet, 5 herds) and near-100% cure rates in Canadian registration trials (50 lesions, 3 farms), at 1.58x the efficacy of conventional antibiotic treatments. Repiderma is a micronized organic mineral aerosol approved for certified organic farming, and Intra Foamcleaner uses organic sequestrants formulated specifically for Canadian hard water conditions. Products are manufactured by Intracare BV in GMP-registered facilities.

Diamond Hoof Care generates revenue through three channels: direct e-commerce sales via diamondhoofcare.com, wholesale distribution through a dealer network spanning nine Canadian provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan), and a professional membership portal with tiered pricing — Bronze at $130, Silver at $446, Gold at $655 — for hoof trimmers, veterinarians, sheep shearers, and farriers. US customers are referred to partner site GreenHoofCare.com. The company operates a Calgary, Alberta office and a Quebec warehouse for fulfillment, with founder Koos Vis (30+ years of hoof trimming expertise) providing direct technical consultation. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding or institutional investors.

Name

diamond hoof care

Legal name

Diamond Hoof Care Ltd.

Website

https://diamondhoofcare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Diamond Hoof Care is a privately held Canadian distributor founded in 1994 that exclusively distributes Intracare BV's non-antibiotic livestock hoof and skin care products to dairy farmers, hoof trimmers, and veterinarians across Canada via e-commerce, a nine-province dealer network, and a tiered professional membership portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Health / Livestock Hoof Care

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Shearing, Hoof Trimming & Grooming Services (Production Animals) (AFAEALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Health OTC Retail (Parasite Control, Basic Care) (HLAMAIAJ), Wound Care, Bandaging & Consumables (Dressings, Sutures, Staplers) (HLAMAFAF)

Keywords

• Livestock hoof care
• Cattle hoof treatment
• Dairy hoof health
• Veterinary foot care
• Non-antibiotic hoof products

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Consumer/Retail: Direct-to-consumer online sales of hoof care products to farmers and livestock owners across Canada, with international shipping for select products. Products include treatments, sprays, tapes, wraps, and tools.
2. Professional Membership Program: Exclusive pricing portal for Canadian hoof trimmers, veterinarians, sheep shearers, and farriers with tiered membership rewards (Bronze, Silver, Gold packages) offering bundled products at discounted rates.
3. Dealer Network Sales: Wholesale distribution through a network of local dealers across all Canadian provinces, providing transparent dealer pricing with same prices as online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Diamond Hoof Care supplies non-antibiotic hoof and skin care products for livestock — including Health Canada DIN-registered topical treatments (Hoof-fit Gel), VHP-registered sprays and footbath solutions (Repiderma, Hoof Sol Bath/Spray, Intra Eco-Bath), hoof trimming tools, wraps and tapes, and dairy facility cleaning products — distributed across Canada via direct e-commerce, a dealer network in all provinces, and a professional membership portal serving hoof trimmers, veterinarians, sheep shearers, and farriers.

Product overview

Diamond Hoof Care is a Canadian e-commerce company specializing in livestock hoof and skin care products for cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and pigs. The product portfolio consists of three main categories of products: (1) Drug Products with DIN registration including Hoof-fit Gel for Digital Dermatitis treatment; (2) Veterinary Health Products (VHP) including Repiderma spray, Hoof Sol Bath, Hoof Sol Spray, and Intra Eco-Bath; and (3) Supplies & Tools including hoof trimming knives, treatment pliers, wraps, tapes, applicators, diagnostic tools, and footbath equipment. The company also offers curated kit bundles (Hoof Care Essentials Starter Kit and Pro Kit, Professional Bronze/Silver/Gold bundles) and Foamcleaner for dairy facility cleaning. Products are distributed in Canada with exclusive rights to Intracare products, and a separate partner network (GreenHoofCare.com) serves the USA market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hoof-fit Gel Non-antibiotic topical gel medication using copper and zinc chelate solutions for treating Digital Dermatitis (Mortellaro/Hairy warts) in cattle. Registered with Health Canada DIN 02441284 as the first non-antibiotic topical DD medication with a DIN in Canada. Sold in boxes of jars (430g) and squeez (715g).
• Repiderma Aerosol spray for livestock hoof and skin care containing micronized organic powder minerals that form a protective layer on hooves and skin. Approved Veterinary Health Product (VHP NN.B7V2), approved for use on certified organic farms. Delivers 80-100 applications per bottle.
• Hoof Sol Bath Footbath solution registered as a Veterinary Health Product (VHP) that promotes healthy hooves and skin in cattle. Contains chelated copper and zinc ions for herd-level footbathing protocols.
• Hoof Sol Spray Veterinary Health Product (VHP) spray designed to promote and maintain healthy hooves in cows using chelated copper and zinc.
• Hoof Sol Bath Flex Flexible version of the Hoof Sol Bath formulated for automated footbath systems used on dairy farms.
• Intra Eco-Bath Organic footbath alternative for dairy herds using natural ingredients to maintain healthy hooves and dermis. Available through local dealers.
• Intra Foamcleaner Dairy cleaning product with Deep Clean Technology that uses organic sequestrants to neutralize hard water minerals and surfactants to break down fats, proteins, and biofilm. Designed for parlours, milking robots, housing areas, calf hutches, and equipment; formulated for Canadian hard water and saves up to 40% cleaning time.
• Hoof Trimming Knife Professional-grade hoof knife crafted from durable stainless steel with razor-sharp blades, available in left and right hand variations for hoof trimming professionals.
• Hoof Treatment Plier Tool designed for applying topical treatments to cattle hooves.
• WrapAway Hoof wrap used in cattle treatment protocols to protect treated hooves for 3-4 days.
• Intra Inspection Mirror Inspection tool for examining the underside of cattle hooves.
• Hoof Tester Pro Diagnostic hoof tester used for identifying painful or compromised areas in cattle hooves.
• Intra Hoof-fit Tape Self-adhesive tape used to keep Hoof-fit Gel in place during treatment, providing reliable support for 3-4 days.
• Intra Eco Tape Biodegradable alternative to Intra Hoof-fit Tape that maintains adhesion properties while being environmentally friendly.
• Matabi Applicator Spray applicator for applying hoof care products, available in standard and Evolution 7 Model versions.
• Intra Bath Footbath equipment system for herd-level hoof health management on dairy farms.
• Green Spray Spray product for cow hooves available through Diamond Hoof Care's US partner website GreenHoofCare.com.
• Hoof Care Essentials Starter Kit Starter kit bundling Intra Hoof-fit Gel, Repiderma, four rolls of wraps (2x Intra Tape and 2x Eco Tape), two hoof knives (left and right), an application brush, and a hoof measuring tool. Priced at $91.00 with a 15-day money-back guarantee.
• Hoof Care Essentials Pro Kit Professional version of the Hoof Care Essentials Kit with additional products for active hoof trimming professionals.
• Professional Bronze Bundle Bronze-tier professional member bundle priced at $130.00, offering an introductory set of products with exclusive member discounts for hoof trimmers, veterinarians, sheep shearers, and farriers.
• Professional Silver Bundle Silver-tier professional member bundle priced at $446.00, providing mid-tier bundled product access with exclusive member pricing.
• Professional Gold Bundle Gold-tier professional member bundle priced at $655.00, providing the highest tier of bundled products and exclusive member discounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.58x more effective than conventional antibiotic treatments for digital dermatitis
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Intracare BV (Netherlands)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006Exclusive Canadian distribution partnership since 2006. Diamond Hoof Care Ltd. is the exclusive Canadian distributor for all Intracare hoof and skin care products including Hoof-fit Gel, Repiderma, Hoof Sol products, and Intra Bath systems. Products developed by Intracare BV and exclusively distributed in Canada by Diamond Hoof Care.
• GreenHoofCare (USA Partner)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner website for US customers to access Diamond Hoof Care products through local US dealers. Refers US customers to GreenHoofCare.com for products eligible for US shipping including hoof knives, wraps, inspection mirrors, treatment pliers, and hoof testers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vetoquinol: Global veterinary pharmaceutical company with a livestock and hoof-care product portfolio (including topical treatments for digital dermatitis). A larger incumbent whose range overlaps with Diamond Hoof Care's DIN-registered therapeutics category.
• Virbac: Global animal health company with a broad portfolio of livestock pharmaceuticals, parasiticides, and dermatological/topical products. Competes with Diamond Hoof Care indirectly through its cattle health and hoof/dermatology offerings sold via veterinarians.
• Zinpro Corporation: Global animal nutrition company specializing in trace mineral solutions (zinc, copper, manganese) that improve hoof integrity and dairy cattle wellness. Competes indirectly through nutritional approaches to the same lameness/hoof-health outcomes Diamond Hoof Care addresses topically.
• Bimeda: International animal health company distributing pharmaceuticals, nutritionals, and hoof-care products across livestock species. Overlaps with Diamond Hoof Care in the ruminant topical and footbath categories through veterinary and agricultural distribution channels.
• Dechra Pharmaceuticals: Global veterinary pharmaceuticals group with a strong livestock and production-animal portfolio including topical/dermatological therapies. Comparable as a larger player operating in adjacent veterinary therapeutic categories Diamond Hoof Care serves via DIN and VHP products.

Direct peers

• Intracare BV: Dutch manufacturer of the Hoof-fit, Repiderma, Hoof Sol, and Intra Bath product lines that Diamond Hoof Care exclusively distributes in Canada. Operates the same product category globally and is the upstream technology source for nearly all of Diamond Hoof Care's clinically differentiated offerings.
• Vettec Inc. US-based manufacturer of hoof-care and wound-care products for dairy, equine, and livestock, including block and bandage adhesives. Competes in the same hoof-treatment category with overlapping professional hoof-trimmer and veterinarian channels.
• Provita Animal Health: Animal health company offering probiotics, hoof care products, and nutrition supplements for livestock, including non-antibiotic alternatives. Closely comparable as a niche animal-health specialist selling complementary hoof-health solutions through veterinary and farm channels.
• GreenHoofCare: US partner/distributor selling a subset of Diamond Hoof Care's Intracare-sourced products (knives, wraps, inspection mirrors, treatment pliers, hoof testers) to American dairy and livestock customers. Directly comparable as a regional hoof-care product retailer serving the same end market.

Emerging players

• EasyFix: Irish livestock housing and welfare products company, including rubber flooring and comfort solutions that reduce lameness and hoof injuries. Adjacent to Diamond Hoof Care as an upstream prevention-focused player in the same lameness-reduction value chain for dairy and beef operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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