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This factsheet evaluates footpad dermatitis in turkeys, suggesting improvement in animal welfare.
Footpad dermatitis is a contact dermatitis of the plantar surface of the feet which is painful to the birds. With a high prevalence in flocks, footpad dermatitis is a common welfare issue in commercially reared turkeys. This indicator factsheet provides a 5-point scale scoring system to evaluate foot lesions in turkeys.
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