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Corkscrew claw syndrome

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Corkscrew claw syndrome is the combination of corkscrew deformities in heifers of the medial claws of both the rear and front feet[1] that causes permanent damage to the pedal bone.[2]

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  1. ^ Cook, N. B.; Strebe, A.; Karlen, K. (12 September 2019). "Prevalence and risk factors for corkscrew claw syndrome in dairy cattle". American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference Proceedings: 362. doi:10.21423/aabppro20197249. S2CID 244837096.
  2. ^ Cook, Nigel; Strebe, Adam; Karlen, Kyle (10 May 2019). "An ugly heifer hoof issue has emerged". Hoard's Dairyman.

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