How to Identify, Prevent and Manage Lameness in Cattle

Dr. Connie Larson

Learn more about lameness in cattle at Zinpro.com and order the Cattle Lameness: Identification, Prevention and Control of Claw Lesions handbook.

Written by:

Dr. Connie Larson

Dr. Larson earned her doctoral degree in animal nutrition at New Mexico State University. She directs research and technical nutritional services for the Zinpro RNS team across all species worldwide.

English

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