footpad dermatitis; FPD
Veterinary term for inflammation of the footpad in animals, especially poultry and livestock. Often abbreviated as FPD.
Footpad dermatitis in broilers is closely related to litter quality.
This study investigated the incidence of footpad dermatitis.
Compound of 趾 (し, 'toe'), 蹠 (せき, 'sole of the foot'), and 皮膚炎 (ひふえん, 'dermatitis'). A technical term used in veterinary medicine.