The starling (Sturnus vulgaris) as an experimental model for staphylococcal infection of the avian foot.
Inoculation of the footpad of the starling (Sturnus vulgaris) with a broth culture of Staphylococcus aureus resulted in a swelling of the foot and histological changes similar to those seen in bumblefoot in poultry and other species. In a number of cases S: aureus could be re-isolated. It is suggested that this could prove to be a useful model in the study of avian pododermatitis.
Cooper
J E
JE
Department of Pathology, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London.
Needham
J R
JR