Investigations of Histomonosis-Favouring Conditions: A Hypotheses-Generating Case-Series-Study.

ABSTRACT: Since the ban of effective feed additives and therapeutics, histomonosis has become an important disease and, subsequently, a welfare issue for turkey production. We conducted an interview-based case series study to generate hypotheses about possible disease-favouring conditions in 31 H. meleagridis-infected flocks. The determined parameters were related to the general farm (flock management, biosecurity measures, etc.) as well as the histomonosis-specific disease management. Some inadequate biosecurity measures were observed. An inappropriate usage of the hygiene lock and cleaning as well as the disinfection frequency of equipment, clothes, and the hygiene lock could possibly be histomonosis-favouring conditions. These factors could increase the risk for the introduction of H. m

SUBMITTER: Luning J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10177171 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature