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Focus on foot health in the transition period

Managing the transition cow with foot health in mind is important in reducing lesions and lameness in the next lactation

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Appropriate trimming is important in managing lameness during the transition period.
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Appropriate trimming is important in managing lameness during the transition period.

Foot health in the transition cow is becoming an ever-increasing area of attention, particularly relating to bruising in high yielding Holsteins. Hoof health consultant at Herd Health Consultancy,...

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