By Distl, O., Tierarztliche Umschau, 1996
Description
Increased occurrence of disorders of the feet and limbs indicated that attention should be paid to soundness in selecting breeding animals. Measurements of claws and of the hardness of claw horn, with assessment of limb posture, provided a basis for selection. Data are provided for economic losses attributable to lameness, the heritability of abnormal claws and limbs, and the heritability and reliability of claw measurements
Increased occurrence of disorders of the feet and limbs indicated that attention should be paid to soundness in selecting breeding animals. Measurements of claws and of the hardness of claw horn, with assessment of limb posture, provided a basis for selection. Data are provided for economic losses attributable to lameness, the heritability of abnormal claws and limbs, and the heritability and reliability of claw measurements
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