Four adult ostriches developed sudden onset paresis and were unable to stand up when disturbed. After treatment with selenium and vitamin E, one of the birds could stand and move normally. The others died and post mortem examination revealed pale patches in the thigh muscles. Histopathological examination showed degeneration of skeletal muscles as seen in nutritional myopathy. Serum selenium and vitamin E levels were low whereas aspartate aminotransferase and creatine kinase levels were very high. All remaining birds on the farm were given multimineral and vitamin E supplement and no more cases were seen.
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