Prevention of lameness in cow-calf operations.
Lameness is a significant cause of economic loss, premature culling, and loss of genetics in cow-calf operations. In recent years, attention to treatment and prevention of lameness has increased. Veterinarians must be aware of factors associated with lameness such as genetics, environment, and nutrition so that preventive measures can be instituted in consultation with ranchers.
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College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Rogers
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D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D000824:Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D004777:Environment; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy