AVIS-IBIS

Birds of Indian Subcontinent

Efficacy of Monensin against Turkey Coccidiosis in Laboratory and Floor-Pen Experiments

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1976
Authors:Anderson, WI, W. Reid, M, McDougald, LR
Journal:Avian Diseases
Volume:20
Issue:2
Date Published:1976
ISBN Number:00052086
Keywords:Meleagris, Meleagris gallopavo, Phasianidae
Abstract:Monensin at 60, 80, or 100 ppm in feed reduced mortality and lesion scores while protecting against weight loss of turkeys infected with the major pathogenic species: Eimeria adenoides, E. meleagrimitis, and E. gallopavonis. With single and mixed infections in battery-cage experiments, the death rate of unmedicated turkey poults was 33-75%. Weight gains were significantly (P≤0.05) better with 100 ppm monensin than 60 ppm, as were also lesion scores. Under floor-pen conditions there were no significant differences among monensin treatments. Moisture content of the litter was significantly lower in all monensin-medicated pens (40%, compared with 52% moisture in pens of unmedicated controls).
URL:http://www.jstor.org/stable/1589278
Short Title:Avian Diseases
Taxonomic name: 
Scratchpads developed and conceived by (alphabetical): Ed Baker, Katherine Bouton Alice Heaton Dimitris Koureas, Laurence Livermore, Dave Roberts, Simon Rycroft, Ben Scott, Vince Smith