8th International Conference on Poultry Intestinal Health
Victoria Tapia | Rosa Navarro | Hans Konsens | Sebastián Decap.
Introduction
Chicken coccidiosis → widespread and economically significant diseases in the poultry industry.
Impaired productivity
Objetive
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Quillaja extract both independently and in combination with a synthetic coccidiostat in mitigating the impact of an Eimeria-induced intestinal disease in chickens.
Methodology
All birds were raised on bedding from a commercial chicken farm contaminated with E. acervulina, E. maxima, E. tenella, C. perfringens, and E. coli.
Results – Productive Parameters
Results – Mortality, FCR and Intestinal Bacteria
Implications/Conclusions
- Quillaja extract resulted in an efficient natural alternative as treatments for coccidiosis in poultry, showing similar performance like medicated treatments.
- This study demonstrated that the encapsulation of Quillaja extract improve the efficacy.
- Synergist effect was observed using a combination of Quillaja and Nicarbazine.
