Assessing the relationship between incisor wear, age, and body condition in Dohne Merino ewes (Ovis aries)

Sheep (Ovis aries) are stoic, prey animals that have evolved to mask signs of pain and vulnerability, making behavioural indicators of poor welfare difficult to detect. Body condition scoring (BCS) remains one of the most practical, animal-based indicators of chronic undernutrition and compromised w...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Sophie Holt, Fritha M. Langford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-01-01
Series:Animal Welfare
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0962728625100274/type/journal_article
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