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Duck diseases diagnosis, prevention and control

- Bumble foot in Ducks

➡️Etiology:  staphylococcus infection

Bumble foot, a common condition among ducks, is a bacterial infection of the feet characterized by swelling, redness, and the formation of a pus-filled abscess.

from injuries or irritation caused by rough or unsuitable surfaces in the ducks’ environment.

➡️Prevention and control:

- Maintaining clean and dry living spaces, providing suitable flooring such as grassy areas or soft bedding, and regularly inspecting the ducks’ feet for any signs of injury or swelling.

- Attention to minor injuries, along with proper wound care and disinfection, can prevent the development of bumble foot.

➡️Treatment:

 antibiotics and appropriate wound management