Duckling Short Beak and Dwarfism Syndrome, A Newly Emerging Disease in China
Shilong Chen1,2, Shifeng Xiao1,2, Shao Wang1,2, Fengqiang Lin1,2, Xiaoxia Cheng1,2, Xiaoli Zhu1,2, Dandan Jiang1,2, Shaoying Chen1,2* and Fusong Yu3*
1Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Fujian Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Fuzhou 350003, China; 2Fujian Animal Diseases Control Technology Development Center, Fuzhou 350003, China; 3Biotechnology Institue of Fujian Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Fuzhou 350003, China.
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Figure 1
Typical clinical symptoms of SBDS disease. A. Duckling short beak, protruding tongue and feather disorder. B. Duckling leg fracture. C. Adult ducks’ beaks atrophy with protruded tongues. D. Paralysis and dyspraxia. E. Striking growth retardation and dwarfism.