CLINICO PATHOLOGICAL STUDIES ON VISCERAL GOUT IN ONE POPULAR BROILER PARENT STOCK IN A BREEDER FARM AT CHITTAGONG REGION.”

Abstract

Clinico pathological studies of visceral gout were conducted on one of the popular broiler breeder stock named Hybro PN+ at a breeder farm in chittagong region from 6th September to 29th September. During this period the most outbreak occur which have limited clinical signs like depression, anorexia and most commonly sudden death without any signs. The risk factors that are identified are complications due to infections bronchitis, lack of water supply, high dietary protein and calcium, low phosphorus in diet, presence of mycotoxins in feed and presence of metabolic disorders and stressors. The gross lesions that are found in visceral gout are enlargement and deposition of urate crystals in kidney. Calcium urate crystals are deposited in ureters. Chalky white deposits are found on liver, peritoneum, pericardium, air sacs etc. Proper management and supply of balanced diet can reduce the problem in the birds flock.