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veterinary care and advancements in technology
prompted the veterinary surgeons to evaluate newer
techniques for application in cattle and buffaloes. A
lot has been learnt from the equine practitioner and
most methods developed were adapted from equine
orthopaedic surgery.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE BONE
Bone is a specialized connective tissue with mineral-