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Gout is a metabolic disorder of purine metabolism characterized by deposition of urates on the surface of various internal organs (acute) or the joints (chronic). Both in broiler and layer chicks, gout can be seen from 4th day onward and can be a serious problem between 2nd and 3rd week. Birds usually die from ______ failure.
Gout is a metabolic disorder of purine metabolism characterized by deposition of urates on the surface of various internal organs (acute) or the joints (chronic). Both in broiler and layer chicks, gout can be seen from 4th day onward and can be a serious problem between 2nd and 3rd week. Birds usually die from ______ failure.
kidney
Uric acid is the end product of purine and protein metabolism in poultry. Uric acid is formed in the liver and excreted by ______
Uric acid is the end product of purine and protein metabolism in poultry. Uric acid is formed in the liver and excreted by ______
kidneys
Birds can develop gout following abnormal accumulation of ______.
Birds can develop gout following abnormal accumulation of ______.
urates
Dehydration due to water deprivation, Vitamin A deficiency, Mycotoxins such as oosporein, and secondary to urolithiasis are all considered as possible causes of ______.
Dehydration due to water deprivation, Vitamin A deficiency, Mycotoxins such as oosporein, and secondary to urolithiasis are all considered as possible causes of ______.
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Gout in poultry is not a disease entity but a clinical sign of renal dysfunction that causes ______.
Gout in poultry is not a disease entity but a clinical sign of renal dysfunction that causes ______.
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