Bumble foot is a bacterial infection that causes necrotic lesions on footpads, or less commonly, on hocks and toes of chicken. It can be superficial (not deep) to deep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is characterized by inflammation and ulcers when penetrate skin. If not treated, ulcer formation, as a result of the condition, may lead to abscess formation and fibrosis, specifically on the hock joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common causes of Bumble foot<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Ammonia in bedding: Wet\/damp bedding increases ammonia production ( > 30% moisture). Feces build-up also increases ammonia, this create microenvironment pH 11. Irritation, leads to open wound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Captive birds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Constant walking on hard, rough, or sharp surfaces. These develop small wounds susceptible to bacterial infection in open wounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Common strains such as staphylococcus, Pseudomonas and Escherichia coli (E. coli), with S. aureus being the most common cause of the infection. These enter open wound<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breeds at risk of infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Larger poultry breeds such as Cochins, Brahmas, Orpingtons, Jersey Giants, etc. These have larger amount of pressure on feet causing swelling, elevated surface in affected area, creating a bulge or bump rough, red skin, (Severe) brown or black scab, rough to the touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common poultry behavior if affected include Limping, lameness with abnormal stance and inability to properly use a limb. In bumblefoot, this is due to pain and abnormal skin tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prevention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Daily check up on poultry through examination helps catch early bumblefoot<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Dry bedding, these should be cleanwith no feces so as to lessen ammoniaemission<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Use shaved down wood\/surfaces if non-free ranging birds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Prevent splinters which can lead to bumblefoot<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Proper diet helps in providing necessary nutrients to fight infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What happens if not treated?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is very rare for infection to disappear. If not treated, it will proceed through Scores over a period of a couple weeks. Infections will spread to bones and tendons. This causes pain and death<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Birds may have trouble walking and getting access to food or water. They will show weakness in flock and other birds may pick on injured bird<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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