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2142838 
Journal Article 
Uncommon Pathological Conditions in Chickens and Turkeys 
Bullis, KL; Van Rockel, H 
1944 
Yes 
Cornell Veterinarian
ISSN: 0010-8901 
NIOSH/00131850 
34 
312-319 
Infrequent pathological conditions of chickens and turkeys are reviewed. An incidence involving 10 percent of a flock over a 2 month period is cited in which rupture of the gastrocnemius tendon encompassed complete unilateral rupture of the tendon. Symptoms included: lameness and flexed toes with impaired toe grasp reflex; and discoloration of the hock with hemorrhage and edema. Burns, baldness, and necrosis are described in chicks as a result of kerosene (8008206) injury. Injury from coal-tar-creosote-oil (8001589), anthracene-oil, and mite paints are cited which are manifested by uneven growth of chicks, ragged feathering, somnolence, general weakness, and drooping wings followed by death within 3 to 5 weeks. Visceral and articular gout results from the use of sodium-bicarbonate (144558). Symptoms of water deprivation such as weakness, somnolence, and drooping are noted. An episode of a perosis type of illness among turkeys is noted with mortalities up to 10 percent. Quail disease or ulcerative enteritis among turkeys is also reported. Lesions appear that consist of yellow or gray ulcers in the midportion of the small intestine. Birds lose appetite, droop, grow weak, and ultimately die. Daily changing of litter is suggested.