Question

Crazy chick disease in chicken is caused by the deficiency of

• A. Vitamin E
• B. Vitamin B12
• C. Vitamin A
• D. Vitamin B2

Hint:

Vitamin E is a key antioxidant for the nervous system. Its deficiency leads to neurological signs, hence the name 'Crazy Chick Disease'.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Nutritional encephalomalacia, commonly called Crazy Chick Disease, is a neurological disorder affecting young chicks. Symptoms include ataxia, tremors, and paralysis. This condition results from a Vitamin E deficiency. Vitamin E is an essential antioxidant that safeguards brain cell membranes against oxidative damage.