Association between a genetic index for digital dermatitis
resistance and the presence of digital dermatitis, heel horn
erosion, and interdigital hyperplasia in Holstein cows
A. Anagnostopoulos,1 M. Barden,1 B. E. Griffiths,1 C. Bedford,1 M. Winters,2 B. Li,3 M. Coffey,3
A. Psifidi,4 G. Banos,3 and G. Oikonomou1*
1Department of Livestock and One Health, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Leahurst Campus,
Liverpool, CH64 7TE, United Kingdom
2Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, United Kingdom[AU1: Please add postal code]
3Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Scotland’s Rural College, Roslin Institute Building, Easter Bush, Midlothian,
EH25 9RG, United Kingdom
4Department of Clinical Science and Services, Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, AL9 7TA, United Kingdom