Peripheral Neuropathy of Dietary Riboflavin Deficiency in Racing Pigeons.

Avian riboflavin deficiency: an acquired tomaculous neuropathy.

The finding of tomacula, focal areas of sausage-shaped hypermyelination in peripheral nerves, is reported for the first time in avian riboflavin deficiency. Day-old, meat-type chickens were fed a riboflavin-deficient diet (1.8 mg/kg) and were killed on postnatal days 6, 11, 16, and 21, while control chickens were fed a conventional diet containing 5.0 mg/kg riboflavin. Tomacula were found in sc...

Paramyxovirus disease in racing pigeons

Investigation of Diseases in Young Racing Pigeons

There are over 2,100 pigeon fanciers in N. Ireland with approximately 150,000 racing pigeons. Historically, the sport has had little veterinary intervention. Fanciers rely heavily on various concoctions of routine treatments and antibiotics obtained principally by mail order from overseas. In recent years there have been increased losses of young birds, up to 90% in some cases. Traditionally, y...

Prevalence of Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetic Patients

Abstract Objective: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is the main risk factor of diabetic foot ulcer and its early diagnosis is important to prevent limb amputation. We assessed the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 352 randomly selected diabetic patients using a standardized questionnaire including age, g...

A Genetic Breeding Program for Racing Pigeons

To those who carefully observe the sport though, there clearly are factors at work which contribute to the success of the winning bird. We all have known of those rare and exceptional birds that have amassed astonishing records. We have known or read of handlers who can consistently place near the top. We have known or read of breeders who consistently produce top birds. These amazing feats def...