• 식품보건융합연구
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.11-16
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• 2020

Footpad dermatitis (FPD) can be considered as a threat for poultry production due to it causes losses due to condemnation in slaughterhouse. The prevalence and the severity of FPD in broiler breeders increase over time with development of poultry industry. The condition is produced by multifactorial including include drinker design and management, diet composition, house (temperature and humidity levels), litter (type, quality, and quantity) and gut health. Bacterial infections can be associated. FPD lesions can develop in less than a week. FPD is a variable size of inflammatory lesion of the footpad in commercial poultry characterized by necrotic lesions on the plantar surface of the footpad of poultry. These lesions can be exposed after removal of fecal mass and litter stuck on it. There are considerable and numerous interactions between the environment and the genetic traits. Prevention depends mainly on improvement of litter condition. Genetic selection against footpad dermatitis must be contributed to reduce pain and suffering for particular bird experiencing contact dermatitis as well as to avoid economic losses. The objective of this review is to collect different literature written about FPD to be available to students, researchers and veterinarian in poultry practical.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.199-210
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• 2020

발바닥 피부염은 발바닥 표면에 생기는 상처로 세계 가금산업에서 더욱 중요한 문제가 되고 있다. 발바닥 피부염은 닭의 복지뿐만 아니라, 닭발의 품질과 생산성에도 영향을 미치기 때문이다. 아시아 먹거리 시장에서 닭발에 대한 소비자 수요가 증가함에 따라 발바닥 피부염을 줄이기 위한 방법을 찾는 양계업체의 관심이 증가하고 있다. 발바닥 피부염은 깔짚 수분함량에 직접적인 영향을 받아 생기는 것으로 영양, 급수기 형태 및 관리, 환경 상태(온도, 상대습도, 암모니아 수준, 환기량 등), 계군의 건강 등 다양한 요인들이 복합적으로 연관되어 있다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 발바닥 피부염의 특징, 생성 원인, 발바닥 피부염 평가시스템, 최근 연구 등 발바닥 피부염에 대한 전반적인 사항을 다루고, 이를 통해 발바닥 피부염에 대한 이해와 향후 연구 수립에 도움을 주는 기초 자료로써 활용하고자 한다.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제35권10호
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• pp.1628-1634
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• 2022

Objective: This study focused on the effect of dietary metallo-protease and Bacillus velezensis CE 100 on growth performance, carcass parameters, intestinal microflora, footpad dermatitis (FPD), and manure odor in broiler chickens. Methods: One hundred-ten (two-day-old Ross 308) broiler chicks were randomly assigned to five groups with two replicate pens. The dietary treatments were divided to control, metallo-protease groups (A1, added with 0.1%; A2, added with 0.2%) and B. velezensis CE 100 groups (B1, added with 0.5%; B2, added with 1.0%). Results: The feed intake was decreased in A1 and B2 compared to the other group (p<0.05). The liver weight was lower in B2 than in A2 (p<0.05). The Salmonella in the cecum was decreased in A2 compared to control and A1 (p<0.05). However, the lactic acid bacteria were increased in all treatments (p<0.05). The litter moisture content was decreased in A2, B1, and B2 (p<0.05). The litter quality visual score was increased in all treatments (p<0.05). The FPD score and prevalence were reduced in all treatments (p<0.05). The (CH₃)₂S emission was decreased in all treatments (p<0.05). Conclusion: The present study indicated that both additives improve litter quality and reduce the incidence of FPD. These findings suggest that dietary metallo-protease and B. velezensis CE 100 have the potential to improve the broiler chickens' welfare.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.445-449
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• 2010

10세령의 암컷 말티즈가 족부 괴양 및 안면부 괴양성 피부병으로 서울대학교 수의과대학 동물병원에 내원하였다. 환자는 장기간의 페노바르비탈 투여 경력을 가지고 있었으며, 안면부 및 족부의 피부병변의 분포 양상과 간효소 수치의 상승 및 초음파 영상에서의 간의 저에코성병변들을 참고하여, 최종적으로 피부 생검을 통해 표재성 괴사성 피부염으로 진단하였다. 8개월간의 간보조제 경구 투여 및 아미노산제제의 말초 혈액 투여로 피부 증상은 약간 호전되었으나, 비가역적인 간의 손상은 회복이 힘들었으며, 8개월간의 치료 후 사망하였다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제30권7호
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• pp.979-984
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• 2017

Objective: An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of dietary Ca concentrations in low non-phytate phosphorus (NPP) diets containing phytase on growth performance, bone mineralization, litter quality, and footpad dermatitis (FPD) incidence in growing broiler chickens. Methods: A total of 1,800 21-day-old Ross 308 growing broiler chickens were allotted to 1 of 6 dietary treatments with 6 replicated cages. Six diets were formulated to provide increasing Ca concentrations of 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, or 9.0 g/kg in diets. The concentrations of NPP in all diets were maintained at 3.0 g/kg, and phytase was supplemented to all diets at the level of 1,000 fytase units (FTU)/kg. At the end of the 14-d feeding trial, birds were euthanized for tibia sampling, and litter samples were collected from 3 areas in the cage. The FPD incidence was measured based on a 6-point scoring system. Results: Dietary Ca concentrations had no effect on growth performance of growing broiler chickens. However, a tendency (linear, p = 0.05) for decreased feed efficiency was observed as dietary Ca concentrations were increased. The concentrations of Ca and P in the tibia of broiler chickens increased (linear and quadratic, p<0.01) with increasing Ca concentrations in low NPP diets containing phytase. Litter pH, moisture, and N contents were not affected by increasing Ca concentrations in low NPP diets containing phytase. However, a tendency (quadratic, p = 0.10) for increased FPD incidence with increasing dietary Ca concentrations was observed. Conclusion: Dietary Ca concentrations from 4.0 to 9.0 g/kg in low NPP diets containing phytase have little effects on growth performance of growing broiler chickens. However, Ca and P concentrations in the tibia are decreased if dietary Ca concentrations are less than 5.0 g/kg. The FPD incidence for growing broiler chickens may be decreased if less than 9.0 g/kg of Ca is included in diets.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.273-282
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• 2023

A total of 192 one-day-old Ross 308 broilers (initial body weight: 31.30±0.41 g) were used in this experiment for 28 days. Treatments were as follows: basal rice husk (CON), rice husk + 1% illite (T1), rice husk + 1% zeolite (T2), and rice husk + 0.5% illite + 0.5% zeolite (T3). The percentage of illite and zeolite was calculated on a weight of litter. Each treatment had four replicates, with 12 birds per pen. Each pen was provided with 5 kg of rice husk as litter. Litter moisture content was significantly decreased (P<0.05) in the T1, T2, and T3 groups compared to CON group at week 4. In litter nitrogen, the T1 group showed significantly lower (P<0.05) litter nitrogen content than the other groups at weeks 1, 2, and 3. Also, the T3 group showed a significantly lower (P<0.05) litter nitrogen content than the CON and T2 groups at weeks 2 and 3. The counts of E. coli in the litter were significantly decreased (P<0.05) in the T1 group compared to the CON group at weeks 2 and 3. Moreover, the counts of Salmonella in the litter were significantly decreased (P<0.05) in the T1 group compared to the CON group at week 4. The FPD score significantly decreased (P<0.05) in the T1 group compared to the CON group. In conclusion, spraying illite could be an ideal way to improve litter quality and decrease FPD in broilers.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.536-546
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• 2024

Objective: This experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of grain-based pecking blocks on productivity and welfare status at two commercial broiler welfare-certified farms. Methods: Production and welfare indicators were assessed at two farms (designated Farm A and B). Both farms had two windowless houses with forced tunnel-type ventilation and housed broilers at stocking densities of approximately 16.7 birds/m² (Farm A) and 16.8 birds/m² (Farm B). Each house was divided into two or three equal sections and was provided with or without pecking blocks. Grain-based pecking blocks, measuring 25 × 25 × 25 cm, were given to broilers in both farms at 1 block per 1,000 birds. Various parameters including productivity (body weight and flock uniformity), corticosterone levels (in fecal droppings and feathers), footpad dermatitis, hock burn, feather dirtiness, gait score, litter quality, body surface temperature, and volatile fatty acids in fecal samples were assessed at 26 days of age, whereas litter quality was analyzed at 13 and 26 days of age. Results: There were no significant effects of providing pecking blocks on productivity (body weight and uniformity), fecal and feather corticosterone, welfare indicators (i.e., footpad dermatitis, hock burn, feather cleanliness, and gait score), and litter quality (i.e., moisture, nitrogen, and pH). No differences in body surface temperature between the control and enrichment treatments were noted in Farm B, but body surface temperatures of the head (p = 0.029) and legs (p = 0.011) in the enrichment vs. control group were elevated in Farm A. Butyrate concentration in the enrichment vs control group was higher in Farm B (p = 0.023), but this effect was not detected in Farm A. Conclusion: It is concluded that grain-based pecking blocks did not affect performance and welfare indicators. Further studies are warranted to elucidate the potential impact of grain-based pecking blocks on gut health indicators.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.125-132
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• 2023

본 연구는 깔짚 관리를 위한 수분흡수제의 도포 시기가 육계 생산성, 혈액성상, 깔짚 수분함량 및 발바닥피부염 발생 양상에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위하여 수행되었다. 공시동물은 1일령 Ross 308 육계(42.0±0.24 g) 680수를 이용하여 평사(칸당 2 m²)에서 5주 동안 사육하였다. 처리구는 무처리 대조구(NC), 3주령 깔짚 처리구(PC), 수분흡수제 0주령, 0과 3주령, 3주령 도포의 총 5처리구, 처리당 4반복, 반복당 34수씩 680수를 완전임의 배치하였다. 육계 계사 내 깔짚 및 수분흡수제 도포 시기에 따른 체중, 증체량, 사료섭취량 및 사료요구율은 처리구 사이에서 유의적인 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 육계 계사 내 깔짚 및 수분흡수제 도포 시기에 따른 혈액 내 혈구 조성(leukocyte, erythrocyte, platelets) 및 H/L 비율은 유의차가 나타나지 않았다. 깔짚 수분함량 및 FPD 점수는 5주령에 깔짚 및 수분흡수제 처리구에서 유의적으로 감소하였다(P<0.05). 본 연구에 사용된 육계의FPD 점수는 NC 처리구에 비해 PC 처리구에서 가장 낮았으며(P<0.05), W1 및 W2 처리구보다 W3 처리구에서 낮은 경향을 보였다. 발바닥피부염은 PC와 W3 처리구에서 다른 처리구에 비해 낮은 비율을 보였으며, NC 처리구에서 발바닥피부염 발생 비율이 가장 높게 나타났다. 경제성을 분석한 결과, PC 처리구에서 지출이 가장 많이 발생하였으며, W3 처리구에서 지출이 가장 낮게 나타났다. W3 처리구에서 수입이 가장 높았으며, NC 처리구의 수입이 가장 낮았다. 총수입에서 총지출을 제한 이익은 185,859원(1,367 원/수)으로W3 처리구에서 가장 많았다. 결론적으로, 육계 깔짚에 수분흡수제를 3주령에 도포하였을 때, 깔짚 수분함량과 FPD 개선효과가 나타났다.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제66권3호
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• pp.504-513
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• 2024

Duck meat is recognized as a healthier poultry product that contains higher amounts of unsaturated and essential fatty acids, iron, and excellent amounts of protein. It has been found to possess the ability to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and subsequently, blood pressure in the human body; and improve the immunity system. The current study investigated the appropriate bedding depths of rice hulls as a preferred bedding material by evaluating the growth performance and carcass traits of White Pekin ducks raised for 42 days. A total of 288 one-day-old White Pekin ducklings were randomly allotted to floor cages with one of four bedding depths at 4 cm, 8 cm, 12 cm, and 16 cm. Ducklings were fed standard duck starter (days 1-21) and finisher (days 22-42) diets. The birds were stocked at a rate of 6 birds/m² with 6 replicates per treatment. Growth performance evaluation for the body weight, average daily gain, and average daily feed intake were measured to calculate the weekly feed conversion ratio. Breast, leg, and carcass yield were assessed as carcass traits. The muscle color and proximate composition were also analyzed for meat quality. Footpad dermatitis was also evaluated on day 42. Ducks reared on 16 cm bedding depth over the 42 days recorded higher (p < 0.05) body weight, average daily, average daily feed intake, and improved feed conversion ratios compared to other groups. The crude fat in breast meat also lowered (p < 0.05) in ducks reared at 16 cm (1.02%) when compared to ducks raised at 4 cm bedding depth (2.11%). Our results showed improved redness (p < 0.05) when the depth of bedding materials was elevated. Except for the breast meat fat, the dissimilar bedding depths did not affect (p < 0.05) the breast and leg meat composition, footpad dermatitis, and mortality for the current study. In conclusion, this study indicated that the bedding depths would directly or indirectly affect the growth performance and meat color of White Pekin ducks; and the bedding depth of rice hulls at 16 cm improved the growth performance of White Pekin ducks for 42 days.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.199-210
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• 2022

본 연구는 육계 enrichment(놀이물질) 종류 및 개수에 따른 생산성, 혈액 성상, 발바닥 피부염 및 깔짚 내 수분함량 비교 시험을 수행하였다. 육계 초생추(1일령) 수컷 1,140수를 공시하여 enrichment 3종(양배추, 알팔파 블록 및 각톱밥)과 사육수수 대비 개수(38수당 1개 또는 2개)를 설정하여 3×2 요인 시험을 수행하였다. 체중 및 사료 섭취량은 시험 개시일과 종료일(35일령) 측정하여 생산성을 조사하였다. 육계의 생리적 변화를 조사하기 위해 혈구를 분석하였으며, 발바닥피부염과 깔짚 내 수분 함량은 1, 3 및 5주령에 측정하였다. 체중 및 사료요구율은 알팔파 블록과 각톱밥 처리구가 양배추를 배치한 처리구에 비해 유의적으로 개선되었으나(P<0.05), enrichment 종류 및 개수 간의 상호작용 효과는 나타나지 않았다. 혈구 분석결과, 스트레스 지표인 HE/LY 비율이 알팔파 블록과 각톱밥 처리구에서 유의적으로 감소하였다(P<0.05). 5주령에 enrichment 종류에 따른 발바닥피부염 발생정도를 비교한 결과, 양배추(3.78), 알팔파 블록(3.06), 각톱밥(1.43) 처리구 순으로 유의적으로 감소하였으며(P<0.05), enrichment를 2개 보다 1개를 배치하였을 때 유의적으로 감소하였다(P<0.05). 5주령 깔짚 내 수분함량을 분석한 결과, 각톱밥(61.55%) 처리구에서 양배추(71.19%)와 알팔파 블록(69.50%) 처리구에 비해 유의적으로 감소하였으나(P<0.05), enrichment 종류 및 개수 간의 상호작용에는 유의적인 차이를 보이지 않았다. Enrichment로써 각톱밥 재질은 육계 사육기간 동안 생산성 및 동물복지를 향상시킬 뿐만 아니라 깔짚 수분조절제로써 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.