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Beschreibung
Lameness is one of the main conditions affecting cattle and is considered a major welfare problem with significant impact on animal productivity. This well-established practical book explores the issue and provides a fundamental guide to prevention and hoof care. In particular, it covers the incidence and costs of lameness, the structure of the foot with its function and possible inflammation, hoof trimming, and the treatment of common diseases. Authored by one of the field's research leaders, this third edition includes updates on hoof trimming protocols, new insights on the structure and function of the digital cushion, and an examination of diseases, such as digital dermatitis and sole ulcer. [Subject: Veterinary Science, Agriculture]
Lameness is one of the main conditions affecting cattle and is considered a major welfare problem with significant impact on animal productivity. This well-established practical book explores the issue and provides a fundamental guide to prevention and hoof care. In particular, it covers the incidence and costs of lameness, the structure of the foot with its function and possible inflammation, hoof trimming, and the treatment of common diseases. Authored by one of the field's research leaders, this third edition includes updates on hoof trimming protocols, new insights on the structure and function of the digital cushion, and an examination of diseases, such as digital dermatitis and sole ulcer. [Subject: Veterinary Science, Agriculture]
Details
Genre: Importe
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9781910455029
ISBN-10: 1910455024
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Blowey, Roger W
Auflage: 3rd Revised edition
Hersteller: 5m Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 254 x 197 x 17 mm
Von/Mit: Roger W Blowey
Erscheinungsdatum: 11.11.2015
Gewicht: 0,654 kg
Artikel-ID: 121237800