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Perosis Slipped Tendon Chicken

17 / May 22


Perosis Or Slipped Tendon is a metabolic disease that causes deforming leg weakness in chickens, ducks, and turkeys. It is usually seen in poultry under six weeks of age and results in flattened and enlarged hocks.

What Causes Perosis Or Slipped Tendon?
The deficiency of a number of trace nutrients, primarily manganese and choline, but zinc, pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid and niacin deficiency may cause Perosis Or Slipped Tendon in chickens, ducks, and turkeys.

Prevention And Treatment Of Perosis Or Slipped Tendon?
It is essential to provide diets that are formulated to contain adequate amounts of all trace minerals and vitamins, especially manganese and choline. Water that contains vitamin supplements will ensure that perosis does not develop in young chicks. Most perosis-affected flocks will respond to supplementation with manganese.

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