Tongue Rolling in Cattle!

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Title
Tongue Rolling in Cattle!
Source
ZOOL 567, Fall 2021
Creator
Gill, Gurjot
Description
An overview of the tongue rolling behaviour in cattle. Focus is placed on causes of the behaviour, what the behaviour indicates, and how we can limit this behaviour while improving cattle welfare.
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Date
December 1st 2021
Category
Oral stereotypies
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