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Bilateral Blepharoplasty and Shortening of the Third Eyelid Cartilage as Treatment for Chronic Corneal Ulceration in a Giant Rabbit-A Case Report. [PDF]

Vet Ophthalmol
ABSTRACT This case report describes the clinical presentation and successful surgical management of a combined dorsal entropion‐ectropion macroblepharon with an elongated and folded nictitating membrane in a 2‐year‐old male giant rabbit. The rabbit initially presented with bilateral chronic, recurrent corneal erosions secondary to abnormal eyelid and ...
Suter A, Shukla A, Scherer L, Stalder S, Rampazzo A.   +4 more
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Effects of Environmental Enrichment on Leg Health and Locomotor Traits of Broiler Chickens Fed Antibiotic or Multi-Strain Probiotic Performance Enhancers. [PDF]

Anim Sci J
ABSTRACT Commercial broiler production faces the challenge of optimizing animal welfare and rapid genetic gains in growth rate, with locomotor disorders and footpad lesions remaining important limiting factors. Antibiotic growth promoters and probiotics are dietary strategies for modulating gut health, whereas environmental enrichment promotes physical
de Lima LAB, Dos Ouros CC, da Silva MER, de Salles da Silveira E, da Silva MRA, de Castro Burbarelli MF, Caldara FR, Komiyama CM, de Alencar Nääs I, Garcia RG.   +9 more
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Effects of Feed-Through Sulfur on Growth Performance, Atmospheric Ammonia Levels, and Footpad Lesions in Broilers Raised Beginning with Built-Up Litter

Animals, 2022
To the poultry industry, ammonia accumulation within poultry houses can be a costly issue, as this can lead to problems with bird performance, damage to economically important parts such as paws, and customer disapproval due to animal welfare concerns ...
Matthew A. Bailey, Joseph B. Hess, James T. Krehling, Kenneth S. Macklin   +3 more
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Case Report: Molecular and Pathological Investigations of Zoonotic Anatrichosoma Spp.-Induced Ulcerative Pododermatitis in a Domestic Cat in Thailand

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Anatrichosoma spp. is a group of trichuroid nematodes that mainly infect non-human primates and domestic cats. The lifecycle of these nematodes remains unclear. In non-human primates, Anatrichosoma spp. were found in the nasal cavity. However, ulcerative
Wanarit Jitsamai, Sawang Kesdangsakonwut, Thanakorn Srirat, Piyanan Taweethavonsawat, Piyanan Taweethavonsawat   +4 more
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The effect of a bedding materials on performance, welfare and behavior of broiler chickens: A review [PDF]

Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2023
Bedding material has a significant effect on life, health and production of broiler chicken since they are in direct contact with litter. When condition of litter is poor, it increases an occurrence of pododermatitis.
Jan Strašifták, Peter Juhás
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Etiological characterization and classification of hoof lesions in sheep from central-western and southwestern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (2023-2024) [PDF]

Ciência Rural
: Pododermatitis is prevalent among sheep flocks worldwide, resulting in significant production and economic losses. Dichelobacter nodosus is the main bacterial agent involved in cases of footrot.
Diego Cristiano Corrêa, Roberto Antônio Delgado Barcelos, Fernanda Silveira Flores Vogel, Juliana Felipetto Cargnelutti   +3 more
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Enhancing Rabbit Welfare in Intensive Production Systems: A Review. [PDF]

ScientificWorldJournal
Rabbit farming is an important sector of animal husbandry worldwide, providing meat, fur, and research models. However, intensive production systems often compromise the welfare of rabbits by restricting their natural behaviors and exposing them to physical and psychological stressors.
Lastovska I, Dyman T, Getya A, Borshch OV, Matvieiev M, Borshch OO, Polishchuk S, Tyasi TL.   +7 more
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INFECTIOUS PODODERMATITIS IN A PRONGHORN ANTELOPE IN ALBERTA [PDF]

Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 1974
Infectious pododermatitis (footrot) presumably caused by Spherophorus necrophorus occurred in the left front limb of a mature free-ranging female pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana Ord) in southeastern Alberta. Marked swelling of the coronary band, phalanges and metacarpus, with fistulous tracts above the hoof were observed.
G A, Chalmers, M W, Barrett
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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Prevalence of Footpad Dermatitis in Canadian Turkeys

Frontiers in Animal Science, 2021
Footpad dermatitis (FPD) can be a prevalent issue in commercial turkey production. This study aimed to identify the bird, housing, and management-related factors associated with the prevalence of FPD in the Canadian turkey flocks.
Emily M. Leishman, Nienke van Staaveren, Nienke van Staaveren, Vern R. Osborne, Vern R. Osborne, Benjamin J. Wood, Benjamin J. Wood, Benjamin J. Wood, Christine F. Baes, Christine F. Baes, Alexandra Harlander-Matauschek   +10 more
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