Incidence of Tibiotarsal Rotation and Its Effect on Production Performance in Emu Birds
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2015-10
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Abstract
The present study was undertaken to elucidate
the incidence of tibiotarsal rotation and its
relation to productivity in emu birds at Regional
Research Centre, Pudukkottai. A total of 15
chicks were affected among 116 chicks hatched
during the breeding season. In the present
study, the severely affected eight emu chicks
(mean i SE) died on 39.76: 4.07 days of age.
Seven chicks showed only mild symptoms and
were able to survive with reduced movement.
The study revealed 12.93 per cent of chicks were
affected with tibiotarsal rotation in 4 to 8 weeks
age group. Further significant difference (P S
0.05) was observed between the body weight
(Kg) of tibiotarsal affected and control group
emu birds.
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TNV_IVJ_2015_92(10)44-45
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Veterinary Science