Biotin deficiency as a possible cause of swelling and ulceration of foot pads.
A high incidence of foot pad lesions and breast blisters were observed in broilers. Histological examination of foot pads indicated changes similar to those previously found when broilers were fed a biotin deficient diet. It is suggested that a marginal biotin deficiency in practical diets may be responsible for enlarged foot pads causing birds to rest on their breast resulting in increased breast blisters.
D000818:Animals; D001710:Biotin / Q000172:deficiency*; D002645:Chickens; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D007249:Inflammation; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary
D001710:Biotin