Prevalence and Temporal Dynamics of White Line Disease in Sheep: An Exploratory Investigation into Disease Distribution and Associated Risk Factors
Lameness in sheep is a global health, welfare and economic concern. White line disease (WLD), also known as shelly hoof, is a prevalent, non-infectious cause of lameness, characterised by the breakdown of the white line. Little is known about the predisposing factors, nor the individual disease dyna...
Main Authors: | Caroline M. Best, Janet Roden, Kate Phillips, Alison Z. Pyatt, Malgorzata C. Behnke |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Veterinary Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/8/6/116 |
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