Vitamin A Deficiency in Ostriches

A nutritional disorder in ostriches caused by inadequate dietary vitamin A, characterized by impaired growth, reduced productivity, keratinization of mucous membranes, ocular lesions, respiratory disease, and skeletal abnormalities.

Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Nasal discharge Weakness Decreased egg production Decreased hatchability Growth retardation Ruffled feathers Emaciation Poor feathering Impaired vision Specific Keratinization of conjunctiva Specific Keratinization of nasal sinuses Specific Keratinization of esophageal mucosa Specific Keratinization of tracheal mucosa Specific White sticky ocular exudate Specific Skeletal abnormalities

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Host Species

Ostrich Primary host Susceptibility: high

Associated Microorganisms

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