Birds of prey suffering from a condition known as “bumblefoot” have been successfully treated with 3D-printed shoes The treatment involves creating customised silicone shoes cast from 3D printed ...

Pododermatitis is a pathologic condition commonly reported in captive raptors and characterized by swelling, excoriation, ulceration, cellulitis, or abscessation of the plantar aspect of the foot. Its ...

A chicken’s ability to walk without discomfort is necessary for optimal performance, so maintaining good foot-pad health is not only vital for bird welfare but also for the economic performance of ...

SINGAPORE - 3D-printing technology has found a surprising application in customised shoes that protect birds of prey in Singapore from a potentially fatal foot disease. The silicone-made bird shoes ...

Two brown pelicans spotted in Rhode Island in December have landed in the care of the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island ...

Foot pad pododermatitis is a growing problem on broiler units and litter condition plays a big part in encouraging the development of lesions, delegates to a recent Aviagen roadshow were told.