Hexamitiasis of turkey poults: Recent studies indicate possible control treatment for the disease

McNeil, E

Hexamitiasis of turkey poults: Recent studies indicate possible control treatment for the disease

Author

Ethel McNeil

Author Affiliations

Ethel McNeil is Junior Animal Pathologist in the Experiment Station, Division of Veterinary Science, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 2(11):15-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n11p15. November 1948.

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Abstract

Marked reduction in mortality among young turkey poults afflicted with Hexamitiasis—an enteritis—has been obtained when diseased birds are, given dried whey in copper sulfate solution as a substitute for drinking water.

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