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Human‐induced environmental change is reshaping plant communities, requiring native animals to adapt their foraging behaviour to track and exploit novel food resources. Trees such as pines (Pinus spp.) introduced for plantation forestry outside of their native ranges often become naturalized.
Tirth Vaishnav +2 more
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: Claw disorders in dairy cattle represent a significant challenge, affecting animal welfare and farm productivity. This study investigates the prevalence, severity, and breed-specific responses of various claw lesions across 4 dairy breeds, Simmental ...
M. Alrhmoun, M. Gauly, I. Poulopoulou
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Effect of housing on rubber slat mats during pregnancy on the behaviour and welfare of sows in farrowing crates [PDF]
peer-reviewedThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of flooring type during gestation, lameness and limb lesion scores on welfare and behaviour of sows in farrowing crates. Sixty sows group-housed during gestation in pens with solid concrete
Boyle, Laura, Calderon Diaz, Julia
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Effects of sand and straw bedding on the lying behavior, cleanliness, and hoof and hock injuries of dairy cows [PDF]
"This experiment compared the effects of sand and straw bedding in free stalls on resting time, cleanliness, hock injuries, and hoof health of dairy cows and tested whether cow preferences for a bedding material depended on the familiarity with the ...
de Passille, A. M +5 more
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ABSTRACT Pet dogs with naturally occurring cancers provide valuable models for comparative oncology and pathology tumour registries offer a powerful resource for onco‐epidemiological research. Here, we analysed the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) pathology‐based tumour registry (PTR), one of the largest veterinary tumour ...
José Rodríguez +9 more
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Evaluation of encountered claw lesions in dairy farm (brown swiss) in konya province [PDF]
Aim: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate and detect the claw lesions of Brown Swiss breed in a dairy farm, which in Konya city Seydişehir town and to provide the continuity of effective herd health.
Hanifi Erol +2 more
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Associations between claw lesions and reproductive performance of sows in three Greek herds
Claw lesions, which are nowadays very common in sows, are associated with a high risk of early culling and compromised welfare. In this study, we investigated the associations between the severity of claw lesions and three of the most important ...
M. Lisgara +4 more
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Role of ultrasound in the diagnosis of primary and recurrent dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Background Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, low- to intermediate-grade sarcoma, which represents a diagnostic imaging challenge. This study aimed to analyze the clinical and ultrasound features of primary and recurrent DFSP to improve ...
Min-Hong Zou +6 more
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The association between hoof lesions and lying behaviour was assessed on a Holstein–Friesian dairy farm in England. Twenty-nine cows were included in the study.
Karen Jiewei Ji +2 more
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Lameness in cattle: recent research to inform clinical practice [PDF]
Lameness in cattle has significant consequences for welfare, health and productivity. More research is now being done on lameness and this article, the first in a two-part series, provides an update on research-based advances in the field published from ...
Huxley, J.N. +6 more
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