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Effects of Pediococcus acidilactici Feed Supplementation On Broiler Chicken Performances, Immunity and Health
The development of resistance to certain antibiotics poses real problems to the animal and public health (Barton 2000, Hofacre et al., 2001). Consequently, many additives (prebiotics, probiotics, symbiotics...)...
Author: Sihem Chafai, Ibrir Fathia, Nadir Alloui and Ferhat Nouicer - ESPA laboratory, Veterinary Depa...
Publication date: 03/03/2009    Rating:    Views: 843

A herbal coccidiostat on pathology of coccidiosis in broilers - Effect of Coxynil
Anticoccidial efficacy of ‘Coxynil” a herbal feed additive was tested against Einieria tenella in broilers, vs. a vs. Salinomycin. Body weight of birds challenged with E. tenella in Coxynil treated ...
Author: P. A. Pansare, P.S. Lonkar, Dept. of Pathology, Bombay Veterinary College, Parel, Mumbai, Indi...
Publication date: 02/25/2009    Rating:    Views: 738

TARGET ORGANS - The key to an effective mycotoxins adsorbent
Poultry, swine and dairy producers admit today that the presence of mycotoxins in the feed is one of the main factors affecting animal production. As a result of the higher prices of feed ingredients, their qua...
Author: Special Nutrients Inc.
Publication date: 02/24/2009    Rating:    Views: 975

Modern Dietary Approach to Prevent Enteric Disorders in Commercial Poultry Production
With the ever increasing need for animal protein sources for human consumption, the poultry industry always coped up to meet the needs at an affordable manner. The conditions in developing countries for the pro...
Author: Dr S. Chandrasekar - Manager-Technical Services (Poultry Products Group), Neospark Drugs and C...
Publication date: 01/16/2009    Rating:    Views: 1615

Avian Influenza A virus: Bird Flu
What is avian influenza? Influenza is an ancient disease that has plagued humans throughout recorded history. There are three types of influenza virus, A, B and C (CDC, 2005b). All three types of influenza hav...
Author: Chelsea T. Smartt and C. Roxanne Connelly - University of Florida Cooperative Extension Servic...
Publication date: 12/19/2008    Rating:    Views: 891

Bacterial Diseases of Poultry
Bacteria are microscopic living organisms. All bacteria are not detrimental to animal health. In fact, many bacteria are beneficial and necessary for such processes as food digestion, manufacturing of some dair...
Author: Joe G. Berry (Extension Poultry Specialist) and Delbert Whitenack (Pathologist, Veterinary Med...
Publication date: 12/15/2008    Rating:    Views: 1389

Ascites in poultry
The ascites syndrome in broiler flocks has been increasing at an alarming rate, and this condition has become one of the leading causes of mortality and whole carcass condemnations throughout the world. Ascit...
Author: Renata Urbaityte, DVM, Product Manager - Biomin GmbH
Publication date: 07/31/2008    Rating:    Views: 3354

Clean water lines for flock health
Providing a clean, safe and sanitized water supply is crucial in assuring flocks perform their best. However, before implementing a daily water sanitation program, it is important to thoroughly clean as much of...
Author: Susan Watkins - Department of Poultry Science • University of Arkansas, Avian Advice newsletter
Publication date: 07/14/2008    Rating:    Views: 834

Understanding and Control of Gangrenous Dermatitis in Poultry Houses
DescriptionGangrenous dermatitis (GD) sometimes seems to occur almost spontaneously in birds 4-8 weeks of age. GD is also known as “gangrenous cellulitis,” “wing rot” or “red leg.” GD usually starts with the ap...
Author: Dustan Clark, Susan Watkins, Frank Jones and Bob Norton - University of Arkansas Cooperative E...
Publication date: 06/23/2008    Rating:    Views: 857

Contemporary perspectives on Fusarium mycotoxicoses in livestock and poultry
Mycotoxins are fungal metabolites that can reduce performance and alter metabolism of livestock and poultry (Wannemacher et al., 1991). The pathological states arising from the consumption of feeds contaminated...
Author: TREVOR K. SMITH, H.V.L.N. SWAMY, SUSAN L. RAYMOND and MAHER ZAYTOUN (Courtesy of Alltech Inc.)
Publication date: 06/14/2007    Rating:    Views: 783