A history of lameness is associated with reduced proportions of collagen type I relative to type III in the digital cushions of dairy cattle.

Hoof horn lesions (HHL) are a highly prevalent and recurrent causes of lameness in dairy cattle globally. The digital cushion is composed of 3 cylinders of adipose tissue embedded in a system of collagenous connective tissue, which are designed to re…

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