Publications by authors named "Skjalg Arne Hanssen"
BMC Vet Res
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- Necrotic enteritis is a significant health issue in turkeys, with a study showing it was diagnosed in 20.2% of grow-outs, mostly affecting birds aged 4 to 7 weeks.
- The incidence varies by season and is highest in turkeys hatched in February/March, while only 25% of farms account for 59% of cases.
- Higher faecal Eimeria oocyst counts were found in affected turkeys, linking the disease to antibiotic treatments in 88.2% of cases, highlighting the need for targeted interventions on farms.
