An observation of dermatitis in caged dwarf and normal-sized Single Comb White Leghorn laying hens

Dermatitis was observed on the feet of Single Comb White Leghorn hens. Dermatitis scores and score ranges showed lesions to be predominately on the feet of dwarf compared with normal-sized hens. Statistical analysis by log-linear models showed that the percent incidence was closely related to the st...

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Published in:Poultry science 1983-10, Vol.62 (10), p.2114-2116
Main Authors: Roush, W B, Arscott, G H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Body Weight
Chickens - genetics
Dermatitis - epidemiology
Dermatitis - veterinary
Diet
Female
Foot Dermatoses - epidemiology
Foot Dermatoses - veterinary
Poultry Diseases - epidemiology
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Summary:Dermatitis was observed on the feet of Single Comb White Leghorn hens. Dermatitis scores and score ranges showed lesions to be predominately on the feet of dwarf compared with normal-sized hens. Statistical analysis by log-linear models showed that the percent incidence was closely related to the strains of hen tested and, to a lesser extent, to the type of ration fed the birds.
ISSN:0032-5791
DOI:10.3382/ps.0622114