Mechanical removal (epidermal scarification) of pododermatitis injuries reduces the presence of both inflammatory tissue and its associated microbiota in broiler feet
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DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey497
Abstract: ABSTRACT Chicken feet have become an important commodity in the international market, representing a significant portion of poultry products exported by countries such as Brazil and the USA. However, the presence of pododermatitis in the… read more here.
Keywords: feet classification; broiler feet; pododermatitis; mechanical removal ... See more keywords
The Comparative Anatomy of the Metatarsal Foot Pad in Eight Species of Birds of Prey and Owls with Regard to the Development of Pododermatitis
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci12050498
Abstract: Simple Summary Pododermatitis (bumblefoot) is the devitalization and inflammation of the skin of the foot sole in the region of the metatarsal foot pad. The disease appears to be related to circulatory disorders of the… read more here.
Keywords: pododermatitis; anatomy; metatarsal foot; foot pad ... See more keywords