Journal of Veterinary Research (Jan 2021)

Phytoncides in the prevention and therapy of blackhead disease and their effect on the turkey immune system

  • Tykałowski Bartłomiej,
  • Śmiałek Marcin,
  • Kowalczyk Joanna,
  • Dziewulska Daria,
  • Stenzel Tomasz,
  • Koncicki Andrzej

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2021-0010
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 65, no. 1
pp. 79 – 85

Abstract

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Turkey histomonosis poses a serious threat to poultry production due to the ban on the use of effective drugs. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of a phytoncidal feed supplement on the course of histomonosis. The preparation was also analysed for immunomodulatory properties.

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