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Potential link found between DDGS, necrotic enteritis in broilers
Potential link found between DDGS, necrotic enteritis in broilers
More severe cases found after feeding high inclusion level of DDGS
Release Date: 2014-07-21
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at Auburn University, Auburn, Ala.,that found a potential link between feeding distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and necrotic enteritis in broilers. The project is part of the association’s comprehensive research program encompassing all phases of poultry and egg production and processing.
Necrotic enteritis, caused by Clostridium perfringens, is an important health issue for the broiler industry. The diminishing use of antibiotics makes controlling necrotic enteritis even more difficult.
Researchers at Auburn University, led by Dr. Kenneth Macklin, studied the impact of feeding DDGS on the incidence and severity of necrotic enteritis in broilers. It was found that feeding a high inclusion level (15 percent) of DDGS in the presence of a mild to moderate Clostridium perfringens challenge can lead to more severe cases of necrotic enteritis and can negatively impact adjusted feed conversion ratios. This research indicates that the DDGS inclusion rate should be considered in a program to control necrotic enteritis.
A complete report, along with information on other Association research, may be obtained at www.uspoultry.org.
NE remains a formidable challenge in broilers raised without antibiotics, and preventing the disease means steering clear of predisposing factors and implementing a rigid coccidiosis-control plan.
Early exposure to Clostridium perfringens in used litter may be a way to minimize the impact of necrotic enteritis (NE) in broilers, Steve Davis, DVM, told Poultry Health Today.
Good coccidiosis control and litter management are the two most important steps producers can take to prevent necrotic enteritis (NE) in flocks raised without antibiotics.
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