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I had a lame bull recently and had to call the hoofman.
The hoofman in question has a very snazzy, hydraulic crate to lift animals on their side to pare their feet but, while farmers might recognise the contraption, it seems An Garda Síochána does not.
The poor hoofman had been stopped twice by gardaí on his way to the farm who questioned his “essential” business status. The hoofmen of the country might have to consider including a picture explanation with their essential letter.
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