Digital Dermatitis in Dairy Cows: A Review of Risk Factors and Potential Sources of Between-Animal Variation in Susceptibility
Digital dermatitis (DD) is a bacterial disease that primarily affects the skin on the heels of cattle. It is a major cause of lameness in dairy cows and a significant problem for the dairy industry in many countries, causing reduced animal welfare and economic loss. A wide range of infection levels...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-07-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/5/3/0369 |