Veterinaria Digital - 29/04/2018

Necrotic ischemia of the deep pectoral muscle in birds is caused by a restriction in blood supply that is related to genetic factors, derived from the selection to produce birds with strongly developed pectoral muscles.

Veterinaria Digital - 22/04/2018

Avian typhlitis and hepatitis. The presence of pyocyanic enterobacteria that infect the vitlelus is the microbial cause of the hepatic, intestinal and cecal lesions, shown in the picture.

Veterinaria Digital - 15/04/2018

White lesions in the hepatic tissue are frequent in hepatic infections by Shigella. This infection can be considered as emergent both in America and Asia. 

Veterinaria Digital - 8/04/2018

The presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is becoming more frequent in avian pathology. This microorganism has an increasing resistance to antibiotics and disinfectants. For this reason, its vertical and horizontal transmission make it an emerging infection.

Veterinaria Digital - 2/04/2018

Necrotic enteritis or clostridiosis is caused by the growth of Clostridium perfringens in the intestine. This microorganism has a telluric origin, though it can also come through feed due to its heat resistant spores.

Veterinaria Digital - 2/04/2018

Deep pectoral myopathy, also called green muscle disease. It is caused by an insufficient blood supply to the deeper part of this muscle, in fast-growing birds. Ischaemia causes cell death and the muscle gets green and dull.