An Australian model for experimental reproduction of clostridial enteritis in broilers

Author(s)
Kocher, A
Anderson, G
Choct, M
Carter, R R
Publication Date
2002
Abstract
<p>A significant threat to the broiler industry is the sporadic outbreak of necrotic enteritis (NE). Damage to the intestinal mucosa through coccidial infection or a change in the normal intestinal microflora predisposes the birds to the proliferation of 'Clostridium perfringens' (CP) resulting in NE. Presently, the occurrence of NE in poultry is controlled by adding antibacterial growth promotants (AGP) to feed. Although, Australia has no ban on AGP in place there are increased efforts in the poultry industry to find alternatives to AGP. This paper reports on the results from two experiments investigating a possible challenge model for the experimental induction of subclinical NE for subsequent evaluation of alternatives to AGP.</p>
Citation
Proceedings of the Australian Poultry Science Symposium, v.14, p. 193-193
ISSN
1034-6260
1034-3466
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Language
en
Publisher
University of Sydney
Title
An Australian model for experimental reproduction of clostridial enteritis in broilers
Type of document
Conference Publication
Entity Type
Publication

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