TY  - JOUR
T1  - Intestinal Volvulus in Domestic Fowls
AU - , O.L. Ajayi AU - , B.O. Emikpe AU - , A. Jagun AU - , S. Aina 
JO  - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
VL  - 6
IS  - 5
SP  - 606
EP  - 607
PY  - 2007
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1680-5593
DO  - javaa.2007.606.607
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2007.606.607
KW  - Intestinal volvulus
KW  -domestic fowls
KW  -birds
KW  -small intestine
KW  -loop
KW  -Nigeria
AB  - The occurrence of intestinal volvulus in adult Lowhomann, breed of domestic fowls is described in two farms. The birds wee managed on deep litter system.  Physical examination of the carcass revealed a portion of the small intestine involved in the volvulus (36-41 cm in length). The loop was markedly congested, distended and dilated. The possible predisposing factor was that of breed, genetic influence and management (flight) as well as coarseness of the feed. This appears to be the first report of intestinal volvulus in domestic chicken in Nigeria.
ER  -