Submitted by admin on Sat, 09/20/2008 - 21:10
tissue_organ_import:
liver
Clinical description:
Healthy hepatic parenchyma should be somewhat firm on palpation and have a smooth and glistening appearance. The color of the liver can vary depending on the nutritional state of the bird. Generally, the liver is reddish-brown but it can be light brown or even slightly yellow, depending on the fat content in the diet. However, a very yellow liver is an abnormal finding, except in chicks between 1 to 5 days of age.
Record number:
10294
Case number:
Unknown
Age:
6 weeks
Breed:
White Leghorn
Clinical form:
Unknown
Infection type:
Unknown
Housing/mgmnt type:
Select One
Priority:
1
Rights:
© Cornell University
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Image:
![](https://partnersah.vet.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/avian_atlas_assets/liver4%20x750.jpg)