Why my Chicks become Lame? Differential Diagnosis of Lameness in Poultry - a Table presentation

Lameness is a big problem in poultry, especially in Broiler. Because of Lameness, birds lost mobility and not reaching water & feed effectively resulting Poor growth & production. Deprivation of feed due to acute lameness may also cause death.
General conception of Lameness is due to deficiency, especially Calcium & Phosphorus. In fact, Lameness due to deficiency of Calcium & Phosphorus is very rare in commercial poultry. Yes, deficiency of Vitamin D in feed or Poor absorption of Vitamin D due to poor gut health may lead to deficiency of calcium & Phosphorus resulting Lameness in poultry, although they are sufficiently available in feed.
Hope this table will give a clear idea about Lameness in Poultry and one can identify the reason behind from the clinical signs as entered as + in respective box.