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VIT E-SELENIUM - 008A.jpg

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subcutaneous tissue, ventral keel and legs
Clinical description: 
In the exudative diathesis form of vitamin E deficiency, post-mortem examination will reveal subcutaneous edema over the ventral areas of the body. This edema will produce a wet glistening appearance to the surface of the underlying muscles, as seen here.
Record number: 
7055
Case number: 
Unknown
Breed: 
White Leghorn
Clinical form: 
Unknown
Infection type: 
Unknown
Housing/mgmnt type: 
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Priority: 
1
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Image source URL: 
http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/vet_avian/images/VIT E-SELENIUM adjusted/VIT E-SELENIUM - 008A.jpg
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