Growth enhancement in broiler chickens receiving CHEMEQRTM polymeric antimicrobial

D.J. Hampson; A.I. Murdoch

doi:10.1080/03079450310001610703

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Growth enhancement in broiler chickens receiving CHEMEQRTM polymeric antimicrobial

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Growth enhancement in broiler chickens receiving CHEMEQRTM polymeric antimicrobial

D.J. Hampson and A.I. Murdoch

Avian Pathology, Vol.32(6), pp.605-611

2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03079450310001610703

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Abstract

This study investigated the use of CHEMEQRTM polymeric antimicrobial as a means of enhancing health and growth rates in broiler chickens. One-day-old Cobb-500 broilers were reared to 42 days. In trial 1, 100 birds received CHEMEQRTM polymeric antimicrobial via water, and 100 birds were untreated. Treated birds had significantly greater (P < 0.0001) average daily gain (ADG), significantly lower (P < 0.0016) feed conversion ratios, significantly lower (P < 0.05) mortality, and a significantly lower (P < 0.0042) viscosity of their ileal contents. In trial 2, three groups of 40 birds received reducing dosages of CHEMEQ polymeric antimicrobial, and a fourth group remained untreated. Groups receiving CHEMEQRTM polymeric antimicrobial had significantly greater (P < 0.05) ADG, and two groups had significantly lower (P < 0.05) feed conversion ratios than the controls. In trial 3, groups of 40 birds received either CHEMEQRTM polymeric antimicrobial, Salinomycin or Lasalocid in-feed, or were untreated. Birds receiving CHEMEQRTM polymeric antimicrobial had significantly greater (P < 0.05) ADG than those receiving Salinomycin. CHEMEQ RTM polymeric antimicrobial helped to maintain the health and to improve the growth performance of broiler chickens.

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Title: Growth enhancement in broiler chickens receiving CHEMEQRTM polymeric antimicrobial
Authors/Creators: D.J. Hampson (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
A.I. Murdoch (Author/Creator) - IQE (United Kingdom)
Publication Details: Avian Pathology, Vol.32(6), pp.605-611
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Identifiers: 991005542220907891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Citation topics: 3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology; 3.51 Dairy & Animal Sciences; 3.51.208 Poultry Nutrition
Web Of Science research areas: Veterinary Sciences
ESI research areas: Plant & Animal Science