Case report: Ascitic syndrome in broiler chicken during the autumn in the northwest region of São Paulo

Authors

  • Alício José Corbucci Moreira
  • Cláudia Mitidiero Stachissini Arcain
  • Leandro Barradas Pereira
  • Daniel Fernandes da Silva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v5n34.1222

Keywords:

broiler chicken; metabolic syndrome; ambiance; mortality

Abstract

This research aims at reporting the cases of Ascitic Syndrome in chickens at Techinician School (ETEC) - Andradina, located in the northwest of the state of São Paulo, to better understand such disorder which is so common in modern chicken raising, mainly throughout the seasons of the year when there is great temperature variation, wind increase and consequently, death of the lots. In this report, there were findings of prostrated birds, bristling legs, abdominal distention, bluish color and growth impairment. In relation to the necropsies, the most common findings were: yellowish liquid with jelly material, congested and irregular liver, right cardiac dilation. The syndrome was responsible for 81.81% of mortality in the lot.

Published

2015-09-16

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Case report: Ascitic syndrome in broiler chicken during the autumn in the northwest region of São Paulo. (2015). Pubvet, 5(34). https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v5n34.1222

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