Lameness in UK dairy cows: a review of the current status

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Lameness in UK dairy cows: a review of the current status

Lameness in dairy cattle has been reported as a concern for welfare and economic reasons for over 20 years. This concern has been expressed from across the industry and has prompted the launch of a number of initiatives to address the problem. This article reviews the current status of lameness in d...

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Main Authors:	Archer, Simon C., Bell, Nick, Huxley, Jonathan
Format:	Article
Published:	BMJ 2010
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/29501/

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