The Comparative Anatomy of the Metatarsal Foot Pad in Eight Species of Birds of Prey and Owls with Regard to the Development of Pododermatitis

The Comparative Anatomy of the Metatarsal Foot Pad in Eight Species of Birds of Prey and Owls with Regard to the Development of Pododermatitis

Pododermatitis (bumblefoot) occurs commonly in birds of prey and owls and shows species-specific differences in its prevalence, especially between falcons and hawks. The development of the disease is particularly associated with circulatory disorders of the feet. To compare the blood vessel supply o...

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Main Authors: Rebekka Schwehn, Elisabeth Engelke, Christian Seiler, Dominik Fischer, Hermann Seifert, Christiane Pfarrer, Michael Fehr, Marko Legler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
avian anatomy
fat pad
blood vessel topography
arteriography
venography
contrast micro-computed tomography scan
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/5/498
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