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Evaluation of potential variables contributing to the development and duration of plantar lesions in a population of aquarium-maintained African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) by Claire Erlacher-Reid; J. Lawrence Dunn; Tracy Camp; Laurie Macha; Lisa Mazzaro; Allison D. Tuttle is a Environmental Science article available to read on EtoBox.
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## Abstract Bumblefoot (pododermatitis), often described as the most significant environmental disease of captive penguins, is commonly due to excessive pressure or trauma on the plantar surface of the avian foot, resulting in inflammation or necrosis and causing severe swelling, abrasions, or cracks in the skin. Although not formally evaluated in penguins, contributing factors for bumblefoot are thought to be similar to those initiating the condition in raptors and poultry. These factors include substrate, body weight, and lack of exercise. The primary purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate variables potentially contributing to the development and duration of plantar lesions in aquarium‐maintained African penguins (__Spheniscus demersus__), including sex, weight, age, season, exhibit activity, and territory substrate. Results indicate that males develop significantly more plantar lesions than females. Penguins weighing between 3.51 and 4.0 kg develop plantar lesions significantly more often than penguins weighing between 2.5 and 3.5 kg, and because male African penguins ordinarily weigh significantly more than females, weight is likely a contributing factor in the dev
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- Author
- Claire Erlacher-Reid; J. Lawrence Dunn; Tracy Camp; Laurie Macha; Lisa Mazzaro; Allison D. Tuttle
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons; Wiley (John Wiley & Sons); John Wiley & Sons Inc.; Wiley (ISSN 0733-3188)
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Environmental Science (Life Sciences)