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The Use of Radiography to Assess Hoof Development in Pregnant and Lactating Heifers

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M. Dobbs and C. Livesey

In: Lameness in Ruminants - International Symposium and Conference - Slovenia, 2004 by International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants
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FEB 15, 2004
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Measurement of hoof horn confirmation can identify significant external changes in the hoof, however internal changes cannot be detected. This study used radiography as an additional means of measuring internal changes affecting hoof horn development and foot conformation in the hoof of the growing dairy heifer ...

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Lameness has been and continues to be a significant issue affecting the overall productivity and profitability of today’s dairy, beef and equine operations. The International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants and the Lameness Symposium bring together industry-leading researchers, veterinary surgeons, hoof trimmers and allied-industry professionals to discuss current research and find solutions to help decrease lameness.

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