Pantothenic acid deficiency occurs worldwide in poultry of all ages. It is caused by a deficiency of pantothenic acid in the diet.
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Causes of Pantothenic acid deficiency
Pantothenic acid is a component of coenzyme A, which is involved in the formation of citric acid, synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, oxidation of ketoacids resulting from deamination of amino acids, acetylation of choline and many other reactions.
Mode of transmission
A deficiency in the feed causes the disease.
Effects of Pantothenic acid deficiency
Dermatitis, broken feathers, perosis, poor growth and mortality can be seen. Sicca (contracting of the eyelids), poor vision and low hatchability of the eggs can be evident.
Postmortem lesions
Pus-like lesions occur at the corner of the mouth and grey-white exudate in proventriculus, hypertrophy of the liver, atrophy of the spleen, and kidneys are enlarged.
Perosis is seen as enlargement of the hock joints, bowing of legs and slipping of tendon. The tibia may also rotate out of the condyle.
Diagnosis of Pantothenic acid deficiency
Feed analysis is needed.
Treatment & Control of Pantothenic acid deficiency
Prevention
Quality control of feed.
Treatment
Adjust the nutrient level in the feed.
