Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/19571
Title: Development of a reliable infection model for 'Ascaridia galli' in laying hens
Contributor(s): Sharma, N (author); Hunt, P (author); Hine, B (author); Sharma, N K  (author)orcid ; Swick, R A  (author)orcid ; Ruhnke, I  (author)orcid 
Publication Date: 2016
Open Access: Yes
Handle Link: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/19571
Open Access Link: http://sydney.edu.au/vetscience/apss/documents/2016/APSS%202016%20Proceedings%20Final.pdfOpen Access Link
Abstract: Parasitic infections of the gastrointestinal tract can have a negative impact on the health, welfare and productivity of laying hens (Gauly et al., 2007). A survey focusing on free-range layer farms in Australia suggested that the prevalence of intestinal parasites in Australian production systems is comparable to other developed countries (Singh et al., 2014 unpublished data). While there are methods for controlling internal parasites in commercial egg producing birds including the use of anthelmintics and targeted management procedures, the optimal use of such approaches requires the development of reliable monitoring systems and an awareness of the critical infection threshold at which interventions are required. This study was conducted to establish a reliable infection model that can then be used to develop and validate monitoring and treatment guidelines for free-range egg producers. A total of 20 Lohmann brown laying hens were assigned to 4 treatment groups (n=5 per group) infected with 'A. galli' eggs or in one group, adult worms.
Publication Type: Conference Publication
Conference Details: APSS 2016: 27th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney, Australia, 14th - 17th February, 2016
Source of Publication: Proceedings of the Australian Poultry Science Symposium, v.27, p. 86-86
Publisher: University of Sydney
Place of Publication: Sydney, Australia
ISSN: 1034-6260
1034-3466
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: 070708 Veterinary Parasitology
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020: 300909 Veterinary parasitology
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: 830501 Eggs
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020: 100601 Eggs
HERDC Category Description: E3 Extract of Scholarly Conference Publication
Publisher/associated links: http://sydney.edu.au/vetscience/apss/proceed.shtml
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