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gangrenous
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gangrenous [gang´grĕ-nus]
pertaining to, marked by, or of the nature of gangrene.

gangrenous
pertaining to, marked by, or of the nature of gangrene.

gangrenous cellulitis
gangrenous necrosis of the skin of the thorax and thighs of chickens of 1 to 4 months of age caused by Clostridium septicum and other clostridia. Most affected birds die and the mortality rate in a flock may be as high as 60%. Called also necrotic dermatitis, gangrenous dermatitis.
gangrenous coryza
see malignant catarrhal fever.
gangrenous dermatitis
see gangrenous cellulitis.
gangrenous ergotism
see rye ergot1.


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The study demonstrates that AGRASTIM[R] can safely and effectively replace antibiotics in the feed of turkeys that have been severely challenged by Clostridium septicum, the bacterium most commonly responsible for the condition known as gangrenous dermatitis or cellulitis.
In turkeys with the agent that causes gangrenous dermatitis (cellulitis), AGRASTIM[R] improved feed conversion and weight gain, and reduced mortality, compared to the standard industry treatment.
 
 
 
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