Effects of anticoccidials (halofuginone, lasalacid and maduramicin ) on some serum biochemical and meat quality in female broilers
Abstract: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of three commonly used anticoccidials ( halofuginone, lasalocid and maduramicin ) administered to broiler chickens on different serum biochemical parameters , dressing percentage and parts yields, beside their effects on body weight and body weight gain were also studied .One hundred and forty , one day old Hubbard chicks, were used . Birds were divided into four equal groups . The first one was fed on un-medicated diet (free from anticoccidial drugs) , the second , third and fourth group were administered halofuginone hydrobromide, Lasalocid sodium and maduramicin ammonium in a dose of 3,100 & 5 ppm respectively , mixed with the ration for 42 days All groups were then kept on un- medicated diet for 7 days later Blood samples were collected from all groups at 7 , 14 , 21, 28 , 35 , 42 and 49 days- old . Five birds from each group were slaughtered weekly for 7 weeks. Muscle and internal organ samples were collected in clean and sterile polyethylene bags for examining meat quality. Body weight gain were evaluated weekly from the first week till the end of the experiment. Samples were collected from liver, heart , kidneys and gizzard for histopathological examination. Results revealed that serum electrolytes were significantly decreased in ionophorus medicated groups, serum protein, albumin and globulin were significantly decreased , AST, ALT ,Alkaline phosphatase , serum urea, uric acid and creatinine were significantly increased in all groups . Body weight and body weight gain were increased in halofuginone medicated groups and decreased in ionophorus treated groups. The effect of the tested anticoccidial on parts yields and organs weights, revealed that broilers fed ionophorus anticoccidials had a heavier breast than halofuginone hydrobromide all over the experimental period. In contrast, broilers fed halofuginone hydrobromide had heavier thigh and liver than fed lasalocid sodium and maduramicin ammonium Degenerative changes of liver , kidney and heart were observed
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Publication year 2005
Pages 107-131
Availability location مكتبة معهد بحوث صحة الحيوان
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City القاهرة
serial title مجلة الجمعية المصرية للباثولوجيا المقارنة والباثولوجيا الإكلينيكية
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Agris Categories Veterinary science and hygiene - General aspects
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TERMS		 Anticoccidials. Broiler chickens. Meat. Quality.
Proposed Agrovoc halofuginone;lasalacid;maduramicin;
Publication Type Journal
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