New Insight into the Prevalence and Risk Factors for Three Distinct Hoof Conformation Traits in UK Commercial Sheep Flocks

Lameness in sheep continues to be a global health, welfare and economic concern. Damaged, misshapen or overgrown feet have the potential to cause lameness either directly, or indirectly. There is a lack of understanding of the predisposing factors for different hoof conformation traits in sheep. Our...

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Main Authors: Caroline M. Best, Janet Roden, Kate Phillips, Alison Z. Pyatt, Malgorzata C. Behnke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/8/9/176