By Kihurani, D. O. and Mbithi, P. M. F. and Mbiuki, S. M. and Nguhiu Mwangi, J., Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 1991
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During 1983-88, out of 3278 cattle presented for treatment at the Large Animal Clinic, University of Nairobi, 549 (16.74%) had non-fracture lameness. Foot lameness constituted 65% of these and the commonest cause of foot lameness (37.34%) was septic arthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint. The data are being used to establish examination, therapeutic and preventive protocols
During 1983-88, out of 3278 cattle presented for treatment at the Large Animal Clinic, University of Nairobi, 549 (16.74%) had non-fracture lameness. Foot lameness constituted 65% of these and the commonest cause of foot lameness (37.34%) was septic arthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint. The data are being used to establish examination, therapeutic and preventive protocols
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