Leg Weaknesses and Lameness Assessment Methods in Broiler Chickens

Abstract

In this study, firstly, a brief evolution of the chickens was mentioned and then ‘leg weakness’ and what leg weakness means in the broiler sector were investigated. “Leg weakness” is a vague term used to describe properties of infective and non-infective nature that occur in modern, fast-growing broilers. Modern broilers commercially grown are prone to foot problems, including lameness, footpad dermatitis and hock-burn. Lameness is an extensive term used for some damages of broiler chickens with infective and non-infective source. Lameness is a very big problem in the broiler industry.