Curly toe disorder in chicken
This is a metabolic disorder not a disease.
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Other Names:
Hypovitaminosis B2, Riboflavin Deficiency Curly toe paralysis.
Causative agent:
is caused by riboflavin (vitamin B2) deficiency in young chicks.
Clinical signs:
- Toes curled inward like a fist (both when walking and resting)
- Weakness
- Normal appetite
- Diarrhea
- Rough and dry skin
Diagnosis:
- History
- Clinical signs
- Physical exam
- Diet evaluation
Treatment:
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Administered IM (1-3 mg/kg q7d) or orally (1-2 mg/kg q 24h) B
Prevention:
- Ensure any adult chickens intended for breeding are receiving enough riboflavin in their diet (10-16 mg/kg).
- Feed newly hatched chicks a fresh bag of starter chicken feed (not feed that has been stored for longer than 2 months), with additional riboflavin food sources during the two weeks of life.
Tags:
Poultry