Nutritional interventions can prevent pododermititis

Pododermititis or foot pad lesions is one of the main indicators of welfare status in broilers. Wet ?litter due to digestive inefficiency can initiate lesion development. In order to maintain foot pad integrity, suitable nutrition is required to ensure skin robustness, which prevents lesion formation. Using a combination of natural forms of minerals and immune enhancing products make lesions less likely to form and may prevent secondary infections in established lesions. By Dr Jules Taylor Pi