SALT TOXICOSIS IN POULTS - A CLINICAL REPORT

Abstract

Sodium (Na+) is the toxic ion in salt toxicosis of domestic fowls. Sodium chloride (common salt) is generally thought of as providing the majority of Na+ found in the diet. However, other sources of sodium such as sodium bicarbonate, can also contribute to the development of salt toxicosis. Elevated dietary sodium and increased concentrations of sodium chloride in the water increases water consumption, urine excretion and faecal moisture content in chicken (Martindale, 1975; Hijikuro, 1976)