Bovine ischaemic teat necrosis examined

Bovine ischaemic teat necrosis is believed to be widespread across Great Britain, but its cause is undetermined and treatment options are limited and only partially successful. Wendy Short reports.

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Bovine ischaemic teat necrosis examined

Bovine ischaemic teat necrosis is most commonly found in first lactation heifers in the first 30-90 days in milk, says vet Hayley Crosby-Durrani, who works at the University of Liverpool. The disease...

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