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Necrotic enteritis in turkeys.

P Gazdzinski1, R J Julian

  • 1Cuddy Farms Ltd., Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.

Avian Diseases
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
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Necrotic enteritis outbreaks in turkey hens were linked to Clostridium perfringens. Antibiotic treatment with ampicillin or tetracycline effectively reduced mortality in affected flocks.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Poultry Science
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Necrotic enteritis is a significant enteric disease in poultry.
  • Outbreaks can cause substantial economic losses in commercial turkey flocks.
  • Understanding causative agents and effective treatments is crucial for flock health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cause of necrotic enteritis outbreaks in young turkey hens.
  • To characterize the pathological findings associated with the disease.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of antibiotic treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Necropsy and histopathological examination of affected turkey hens.
  • Isolation and identification of bacterial pathogens from intestinal contents using anaerobic culture.

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  • Monitoring mortality rates before and after antibiotic administration.

    • Main Results:

    • Outbreaks of necrotic enteritis were confirmed in three large turkey flocks.
    • Lesions included dilated duodenum and jejunum with diphtheritic membranes.
    • Clostridium perfringens was identified as the primary bacterial isolate.
    • Mortality rates decreased significantly following treatment with ampicillin or tetracycline.

    Conclusions:

    • Clostridium perfringens is a likely causative agent of necrotic enteritis in these turkey flocks.
    • The observed lesions were severe and distinct from those typically seen in broiler chickens.
    • Antibiotic therapy is an effective intervention for controlling mortality associated with necrotic enteritis in turkeys.