Complexed zinc reduces foot pad dermatitis

Recent changes in economics and extra attention to bird welfare are reasons to be aware of the most common but preventable lesion – foot pad dermatitis. Research trials have shown that their incidence can dramatically be reduced through adding complexed zinc to the bird’s feed. By Wiebe van der Sluis, Rooster 45, Doetinchem, the Netherlands   Foot pad dermatitis is characterised by erosive lesions of the foot pad. It begins as contact dermatitis, which can lead to ulceration