Fibrous material in foodstuffs

(This physical factors section is currently used in Wildpro predominantly to link different data types and demonstrate inter-relationships. It does not contain detailed information on the physical factor itself.)

• Fibrous, indigestible material is recognized to carry an associated risk of becoming impacted within the gastro-intestinal tract, where it may prevent other food items from passing through the tract.
• In waterfowl, impaction due to fibrous material may occur under the tongue, as well as further down the gastro-intestinal tract.
• Lack of fibrous material in the diet may be associated with the development of dental and/or digestive problems in species which have evolved to ingest significant quantities of fibrous material. 

• Impaction (Oesophageal Impaction)
• Sublingual Impaction

• Hedgehog Dental Disease