Effect of ionophores on minerals absorption in poultry

Abstract EN

The goal of this study was to determine effect of ionophores on minerals absorption in poultry.

A flock of broiler at El-Sharkya Governorate were suffered from loss of body weight, inappetance and recumbancy.

Mortility rate was 17%.

No significant gross lesions were found.

No signs of viral, bacterial or parasitological aetiology were found..

Results of hematology revealed that significant decrease in Hb% and RBCs and significant increase in WBCs.

While, serum biochemical analysis showed significant decrease in total protein values.

Also both liver and enzymes showed significant changes.

Also, serum electrolytes balance revealed significant disturbance.

Feed samples was balanced and adequate for poultry requirements but there was a high dose of salinomycin which mixed in a wrong manner.

Water analysis revealed no abnormal chemical constituents.

Salinomycis residues could be detected in liver, kidney and in breast muscles.

Immediate replacement of the feed lead to improper health status of the flock.