Length of metacarpal and metatarsal bones in five Iranian sheep breeds and their associations with ungula measurements

Abstract Background This study aimed to measure the length of metacarpal and metatarsal bones in five Iranian sheep breeds and to correlate the length of the bones with ungula measurements. Thoracic and pelvic limbs of 2-year-old, previously untrimmed, pastured Afshari, Moghani, Kurdi, Makoui, and L...

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Main Authors: Samaneh Azarpajouh, María Pia Munita, Julia Adriana Calderón Díaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-03076-5