Cattle lameness and hoofcare : an illustrated guide /

Lameness is one of the main conditions affecting cattle and is considered a major welfare problem with significant impact on animal productivity. The well-established practical book explores the issue of lameness in detail and provides a fundamental guide to prevention and hoof care.--provided by pu...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Blowey, R. W. (Roger William) (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Sheffield, UK : 5m Publishing, 2015.
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Lameness in cattle.
Hoofs.
Cattle.
Cattle
Lameness, Animal
Hoof and Claw
Boiterie chez les bovins.
Sabots (Zoologie)
Bovins.
Boiterie.
hooves (animal components)
Hoofs
Lameness in cattle
Rind
Klauenpflege
Lahmheit
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The incidence and costs of lameness
  • Foot structure, function and inflammation (coriosis/laminitis)
  • Weight-bearing surfaces and hoof overgrowth
  • Hoof-trimming
  • Common diseases of the foot and treatments
  • The causes of prevention of lameness
  • Appendix. A summary of factors causing lameness.

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