The Effect of Sex and Age on Bone Morphology and Strength in the Metacarpus and Humerus in Beef-Cross-Dairy Cattle

The Effect of Sex and Age on Bone Morphology and Strength in the Metacarpus and Humerus in Beef-Cross-Dairy Cattle

In cattle, limited data have been reported about the relationship between live weight, bone size, and strength and how this relationship can be altered by factors such as sex and age. The aim of this study was to describe the relationship of peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT)-derived...

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Main Authors: Michaela Gibson, Rebecca Hickson, Penny Back, Keren Dittmer, Nicola Schreurs, Chris Rogers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
bone strength
fracture
humerus
metacarpal
sex
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/694

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