Deep pectoral myopathy, chickens

Deep pectoral myopathy, chickens

Necropsy photos of the breast musculature of chickens. (A) Incision of the superficial pectoral (pectoralis) muscle reveals a diffusely necrotic deep pectoral (supracoracoideus) muscle underneath. (B) Necrosis of the deep pectoral muscle is evident.

A: Courtesy of Dr. T. A. Abdul-Aziz. B: Courtesy of Dr. Jean Sander.