Bumblefoot ( ulcerative pododermatitis ) is a bacterial infection and an inflammatory reaction in the legs of birds, rodents, and rabbits. Ulcerative pododermatitis is referred to as "heartache" when it affects the rabbit and "bumblefoot" when it affects the bird. The terms "pain hocks" and "bumblefoot" are used interchangeably when describing ulcerative pododermatitis in rodents. Infection can usually be associated with poor farming practices, therefore much more likely in breeding animals than in the wild. It is caused by bacteria, ie Staphylococcus , Pseudomonas and Escherichia coli (E. Coli) strains, with < i> S. aureus is the most common cause of infection.
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Bumblefoot pada burung pemangsa
Bumblefoot is, perhaps, the biggest cause of birds of prey to veterinarians. Bumblefoot in birds of prey can be incorporated into three broad types of infections. In the first type, a small area that flushes, or sometimes small sparkly spots, can be seen on the foot. This is mostly due to inappropriate perching (or perching for too long), or less likely, by very fitting furniture, such as jesses that are too small. The second type is more serious, where the infection has penetrated the skin. The third type involving birds has severe distortions on the contours of the foot and/or toes, resulting in damage to the feet. A bird suspected of having bumblefoot should be examined by a veterinarian and prescribed antibiotics if deemed necessary.
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Bumblefoot on poultry and waterfowl
Bumblefoot is a common infection for domestic poultry and waterfowl such as chickens, ducks and quails. Because it continues to run on hard, rough, or sharp surfaces, birds can develop small cuts at the bottom of their feet. These injuries are highly susceptible to infection by opportunistic pathogenic bacteria, especially Staphylococcus aureus . Treatment often requires opening the wound to drain the pus, soaking it in epsom salts, and antibiotic treatment and local application of the antiseptic piodine as a local dressing.
Bumblefoot in penguin
By 2016, thermography is used to identify and evaluate bumblefoot lesions in 67 captive captures of three species.
Etymology
Bumblefoot is so named because of the characteristics of "bumbles" or lesions, as well as swelling of the feet, symptoms of infection. Topical antiseptics other than oral antibiotics or injections can be used to fight infections, which if left untreated can be fatal.
References
Further reading
- Ford, Emma. Falconry; Art and Practice . Cassell & amp; Co 1992. Page 39/40.
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