DIGITAL DERMATITIS IN THE COWS
Abstract
Bovine digital dermatitis a disease of unknown aetiology, is characterised by the presence of annular erythematous lesion on the volar aspect of the limb the just proximal to the heel horn. It is associated with variable degrees of the lameness. Economically, the result of digital dermatitis (reduced milk yields, lower reproductive performance, increased involuntary cull rates, discarded milk, and the additional labor cost) are much greater than the treatments costs.
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Primary Language
English
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Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
June 16, 2004
Submission Date
October 10, 2003
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Year 2004 Volume: 2 Number: 3