Use of PCSO-524® (Antinol®) for Treatment of Chronic Pododermatitis in Fighting Cocks

Abstract 

A 2-year-old male fighting cock with 2.4 kilograms body weight had been showing  sign of left leg lameness for 2 months. The left plantar area was swollen and unable  to bear weight. On physical examination, the cock was diagnosed with chronic  pododermatitis or bumble foot.  

Only non-surgical procedures were allowed for  the treatment according to the owner’s decision.  NSAID, antibiotic and PCSO-524® (Antinol®)  were administered for 2, 4 and 5 weeks, respectively.  

Improvement of performance was evaluated  using kinetic gait analysis to measure the peak  vertical force of weight bearing on pressure  mapping platform. 

After NSAID was terminated, while PCSO-524® was prolonged, the weight bearing and other  clinical signs continued to improve.  

In conclusion, PCSO-524® is proved to be effective  for treatment of chronic pain in this fighting cock.  

Keywords: bumble foot, fighting cock, gait analysis, PCSO-524®, pododermatitis