vesicular dermatitis

noun

: a severe dermatitis especially of young chickens and turkeys ranging on sod that is characterized by vesicle and scab formation on the feet and frequent sloughing of toes

called also sod disease

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“Vesicular dermatitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/vesicular%20dermatitis. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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