Breeding for better udder conformation could help prevent UCD

New research has highlighted how breeding for good fore udder attachment and udder depth can help prevent cases of Udder Cleft Dermatitis (UCD)

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Results from the project have shown cows with a tight udder were four times less likely to have UCD than those with a deep udder.
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Results from the project have shown cows with a tight udder were four times less likely to have UCD than those with a deep udder.

A common skin condition affecting most dairy farms in the UK, Udder Cleft Dermatitis (UCD) is caused by bacteria entering a sore or area of abrasion, on or around the udder cleft. Resulting in ulcerative...

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