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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Persistence of orthopaedic hoof blocks for the treatment of lame cattle kept permanently at pasture

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Pages 236-243 | Received 15 Dec 2022, Accepted 14 May 2023, Published online: 05 Jun 2023

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