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Author Blowey, R. W. (Roger William), author.

Title Cattle lameness and hoofcare : an illustrated guide / Roger Blowey
Edition Third edition
Published Sheffield, UK : 5m Publishing, 2015

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Description 1 online resource (164 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color
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
Summary 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 publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 152-157) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Lameness in cattle.
Hoofs.
Cattle.
Cattle
Lameness, Animal
Hoof and Claw
hooves (animal components)
Cattle
Hoofs
Lameness in cattle
Rind
Klauenpflege
Lahmheit
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2017471056
ISBN 9781789180398
1789180392
9781789180404
1789180406