Limiting transmission of parasite currently best option for controlling histomoniasis

Without an approved treatment, histomoniasis remains a growing problem among turkeys. The only realistic option for controlling the disease right now is limiting its transmission once it enters a flock.
calendar icon 10 November 2020
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References
1 Jones RE, Rives DV, Fletcher OJ, Martin MP.
(2020) Histomoniasis outbreaks in commercial turkeys in the southeastern United States: Proximity of broiler breeder farms as a potential risk factor in disease development.. J Appl Poult Res. 2020;29(2):496-501.
2 Chadwick E,Beckstead R.
(2020.) Two blackhead disease outbreaks in commercial turkey flocks were potentially exacerbated by poor poult quality and coccidiosis.. Avian Dis. In press.

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Elle Chadwick

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