Abstract
This article discusses the anatomy of the hoof and biomechanical function; effect of feeding system, dietary management and subacute acidosis on the incidence of lameness; and the influence of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals and vitamins on the hoof health and composition of dairy cattle.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 24-29 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 29 |
No. | 7 |
Specialist publication | Feed Compounder |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |