Vitamin B Deficiency in Ostriches

A nutritional disorder in ostriches resulting from deficiencies of B-complex vitamins, particularly riboflavin, biotin, and pantothenic acid. The disease affects growth, nervous system function, metabolism, feathering, and reproduction.

Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Depression Stomatitis Paralysis Specific Hepatomegaly Specific Subcutaneous hemorrhages Specific Perosis Specific Eyelid dermatitis Specific Foot dermatitis Specific Subcutaneous edema Specific Pale liver Specific Stunting Dermatitis Specific Blepharitis Specific Degeneration of sciatic nerve Pathognomonic Degeneration of brachial nerve Specific Muscle degeneration Enlarged kidneys Specific Fatty liver and kidney syndrome Pathognomonic Oral dermatitis

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Host Species

Ostrich Primary host Susceptibility: high

Associated Microorganisms

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