Hock Lesions in Dairy Cows in Cubicle Housing Systems in Germany: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Hock lesions in dairy cows are an important indicator of animal welfare, in particular housing conditions. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of hock lesions in dairy cows kept in cubicle housing systems in three structurally different regions of Germany and to derive recommendations...

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Published in:	Animals
Main Authors:	Cindy Freigang, Katharina Charlotte Jensen, Amely Campe, Melanie Feist, Andreas Öhm, Marcus Klawitter, Annegret Stock, Martina Hoedemaker
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Subjects:	hock lesions housing cubicles bedding welfare dairy
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/18/2919