Risk of Incidence of Hock Burn and Pododermatitis in Broilers Reared under Commercial Conditions
ABSTRACT The most common lesions observed in commercial broiler farms are hock burns and pododermatitis, defined as necrotic lesions on the plantar surface of the footpads and in the hock of growing broilers, causing pain and compromising broiler welfare.The present study aimed at identifying the risks of hock burns and pododermatitis in broilers r