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VIT E-SELENIUM - 002A.jpg

Clinical Signs: 
edema, hemorrhages, abnormal leg stance
Clinical description: 
This chick is exhibiting a characteristic leg posture associated with exudative diathesis. The accumulation of subcutaneous edema along the ventrum may cause birds to stand with their legs spread apart. Affected birds may also have difficulty walking. Edema and skin discoloration is also evident.
Record number: 
7049
Case number: 
Unknown
Breed: 
White Leghorn
Clinical form: 
Unknown
Infection type: 
Unknown
Housing/mgmnt type: 
Select One
Priority: 
1
Rights: 
© Cornell University
Image source URL: 
http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/vet_avian/images/VIT E-SELENIUM adjusted/VIT E-SELENIUM - 002A.jpg
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