“…Osteoarthritis, for example, as identified by the existence of osteophytes in the peri-articular joint space, has been found in up to 9.8% of pigeons and 3% of hawks (Rothschild and Panza 2006). Overweight turkeys, overweight chickens, and ostriches kept in small enclosures have been found to develop degenerative joint disease (cartilage fibrillation, fissuring, chondrocyte clustering, changes in proteoglycan content, and cartilage thinning) in both the hip and hock joints (Duff 1985;Duncan et al 1991;Anderson-Mackenzie et al 1997;Venkatesan et al 1999;AndersonMacKenzie et al 2001;Tomiosso et al 2005). Genetic, environmental, and nutritional factors contribute to the development of osteoporosis in laying hens, with a 30% incidence of fracture reported for these animals (Fleming et al 2000).…”