Effects of Different Swimming Pool Conditions and Floor Types on Growth Performance and Footpad Dermatitis in Indoor-Reared White Roman Geese

Footpad dermatitis (FPD) is a major foot disease in modern poultry production, and it affects both poultry health and animal welfare. It refers to inflammation and necrotizing lesions on the plantar surface of the footpads and toes. We investigated the effects of providing a swimming pool and differ...

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Main Authors: Shih-Chieh Liao, Pei-Xuan Lu, Shih-Yi Shen, Chih-Chang Hsiao, Ching-Yi Lien, Sheng-Der Wang, Tsung-Yi Lin, Po-An Tu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/6/1705