Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome
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[edit] Introduction
This problem is commonly referred to as "Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome." It results when large amounts of fat is deposited in the hen's liver and abdomen. The liver becomes soft and can easily damaged and is more prone to bleeding. The problem is more common when feeds containing high levels of corn or other high energy ingredients is fed. Therefore, it is not advisable to feed chopped corn as the sole feedstuff to laying hens but a feed especially blended for laying hans.
[edit] Symptoms
The liver contains many blood vessels that can rupture easily during egg laying, this can then result in massive bleeding and death.
[edit] Treatment
The problem can be prevented by feeding a complete layer diets that contain the proper amounts of all nutrients. Corn is an excellent ingredient for poultry diets, but should not be fed as the only feed for hens. Therefore, do not feed corn as the only feed or in combination with complete feeds.
