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  Observations on leg deformity in broilers with particular reference to the intertarsal joint
 
 
Title: Observations on leg deformity in broilers with particular reference to the intertarsal joint
Author: Randall, C. J.
Mills, C. P. J.
Appeared in: Avian pathology
Paging: Volume 10 (1981) nr. 4 pages 407-431
Year: 1981-10
Contents: Leg deformities were investigated in two flocks of male broilers. The most frequently encountered lesions were a progressive valgus deformity of the intertarsal joint, dyschondroplasia and an abnormal thickening of growth plates. No chondrodystrophy was observed. In one flock the peak incidence of leg deformities occurred between 3 and 7 weeks of age and 75% of all valgus abnormalities were diagnosed between 22 and 35 days of age (P < 0.001); 62% of broilers with leg abnormality in this flock had growth plate lesions in one or more bones compared to 40% in broilers without deformity (P < 0.001). Although a relationship is indicated between the presence of dyschondroplasia — particularly in the distal tibio-tarsus — and valgus deformity it was considered that dyschondroplasia would increase the likelihood of distortion without necessarily being a pre-requisite for the initial deformity. The terminology of the lesions is discussed.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Source file: Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften
 
 

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