Ascites
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Ascites is considered a metabolic disorder and is common in commercially grown chicken and ducks. It is thought that in fast growing breeds, organs are unable to supply the body’s cells with oxygen. The high oxygen requirement is a result of accelerated metabolic rates.
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See also
- Digestive system
- List of avian diseases
- Nutrient requirements of poultry
- Metabolism
- Rapid tests for poultry diseases
- References
