By Coustumier, J. le and Le Coustumier, J., Production Laitiere Moderne, 1995
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The effects of hoof conformation on dairy performance are considered. Selection of dairy cows on the basis of hoof conformation is associated with longer productive lives in herds and a lower incidence of ulcers and other disorders of hooves. Other factors which should be taken into account include the type of flooring used in cowsheds, treatment of lameness, trimming of hooves and feed formulation
The effects of hoof conformation on dairy performance are considered. Selection of dairy cows on the basis of hoof conformation is associated with longer productive lives in herds and a lower incidence of ulcers and other disorders of hooves. Other factors which should be taken into account include the type of flooring used in cowsheds, treatment of lameness, trimming of hooves and feed formulation
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