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Tag: Lameness

Bumblefoot
External Problems

Bumblefoot

Bumblefoot is the common name for a form of pododermatitis, which means inflammation of the foot. It can occur in any poultry or waterfowl and is usually only noticed on the underside of the foot when they go lame.

Botulism
Skeletal, Muscular & Nervous Disorders

Botulism

A condition that sometimes, although not often occurs in domestic poultry is botulism. It has been seen in chickens, turkeys, pheasants and peafowl. However, for

Lameness and Leg Problems

Lameness and leg problems can occasionally occur in poultry, and there are various reasons these can occur. Start by catching the bird as quickly and

Marek's Disease
Skeletal, Muscular & Nervous Disorders

Marek’s Disease

Probably one of the most common problems we see is Marek’s disease in small flocks of birds. It causes great distress as it is often seen in

Lameness

Lameness can be caused by a number of different things. Sprains, infections caused by cuts or splinters in the foot, dislocation of the hip, muscle

Mycoplasma Synoviae

Mycoplasma Synoviae bacteria often infect birds when their immune systems are low, such as when they have Infective Bronchitis (a cold) and seems to strike