Effects of housing, parturition and diet change on the biochemistry and biomechanics of the support structures of the hoof of dairy heifers. [electronic resource]
- Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) Sep 2007
- 277-87 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1090-0233
10.1016/j.tvjl.2006.09.007 doi
Animal Feed Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena--physiology Animals Biomechanical Phenomena Cattle Cattle Diseases--etiology Connective Tissue--metabolism Dairying--methods Female Floors and Floorcoverings--standards Foot Diseases--etiology Hemorrhage--etiology Hoof and Claw--metabolism Housing, Animal--standards Lactation--physiology Lameness, Animal--etiology Parity Parturition--physiology Pregnancy Pregnancy, Animal--physiology Severity of Illness Index