A severe deficiency of vitamin E in young poultry is most strongly associated with which condition?
Correct answer: A. Encephalomalacia and poor coordination
- A. Encephalomalacia and poor coordination
- B. Rickets and soft bones
- C. Night blindness and dry eyes
- D. Goitre and enlarged thyroids
Explanation
Vitamin E deficiency can cause encephalomalacia, producing neurological signs such as ataxia and loss of coordination. Rickets is chiefly linked with disturbances involving vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus, while night blindness is classically linked with vitamin A deficiency.
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