Study of the Relation Between the Incidence of Ascite Syndrome and the Ventilation Factor in Broiler Chickens of the Broiler House


Authors

  • Adel Feizi Department of Clinical Science, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
  • Mehrdad Nazeri Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2011.637.639

Keywords:

Ascites syndrome, broiler chickens, ventilation

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to determine the relation between the incidence of ascites syndrome and the ventilation factor in broiler chickens in the northwest region of Iran. We studied seven flocks which showed ascites syndrome. We started to correct unsuitable ventilation conditions in all seven poultry houses. After correction of the ventilation conditions, the incidence rate of ascites syndrome decreased by 1% in all seven poultry houses and we could nearly reduce the prevalence of CRD complex from 7% to 1% in these flocks too.

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Published

2011-07-15

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 8 (2011)

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Research Article

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How to Cite

Feizi, A., & Nazeri, M. (2011). Study of the Relation Between the Incidence of Ascite Syndrome and the Ventilation Factor in Broiler Chickens of the Broiler House. International Journal of Poultry Science, 10(8), 637–639. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2011.637.639