Veterinaria Digital - 28/03/2022

Lesions caused by C. perfringens in proventriculus: In the transit area between the proventriculus and the gizzard, there are anaerobic conditions where Clostridium perfringens can multiplicate. In this location, C. perfringens causes ulceration and...

Veterinaria Digital - 21/03/2022

Necrotic enteritis in broiler: In this clinical case, we can observe reddish lesions present in the duodenum and ileum, that are compatible with haemorrhages and necrotic foci caused by Clostridium perfringens. There are several factors that may...

Veterinaria Digital - 14/03/2022

This sign, mainly of the left side, is a symptom that, accompanied by greenish yolks with a relative weight greater than 7% of body weight, facilitates the diagnosis of avian infectious toxic hepatoenteritis, a disease caused by SH2+ enterobacteria.

Veterinaria Digital - 8/03/2022

Mineral absorption deficiency in layers: In this type of birds, it is common to find some cases of eggs without shell, which are only covered by the outer membrane. The causes are multiple and include deficiency of calcium and other minerals, mycotoxins...

Veterinaria Digital - 21/02/2022

Alteration in kidneys in laying hens: in this type of birds, it is common to observe lesions in kidneys at the necropsy. Among the most common causes, we could remark mycotoxicosis caused by aflatoxin and ochratoxin, or infectious bronchitis (IBV), since...

Veterinaria Digital - 14/02/2022

This pathology, since it is caused by Clostridium sp. causes deep necrotic lesions that affect the intestinal epithelium, producing haemorrhages, as can be seen in the image, bloody diarrhoea and high mortality.