Metronidazole: how much to give to chickens

When raising poultry, farmers often have to deal with poultry diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria and parasites. These microbes enter the bird's body through poorly processed feed or dirty bird keeping. This article will focus on the drug Metronidazole: how much to give to chickens in the treatment of these diseases. The drug Metronidazole for chickens was invented in France by the manufacturer Rhone-Poulenc. At first its name was "Flagil".

Metronidazole for laying hens: application for hens, therapeutic effect

The drug is based on the action of metronidazole. It is an antimicrobial and antiprotozoal substance. In order for the drug to quickly and easily enter the bloodstream, it contains glucose, ballast substances and chemical compounds.
For the treatment of birds, the drug is available in the form of tablets or capsules weighing 500 mg. The active ingredient in a tablet is 0.125 or 0.250 g.
The tablets are stored in plastic jars of 100, 250, 500 or 1000 pieces each.

The therapeutic effect of Metronidazole is to destroy pathogens in the body of the bird.
Reacting with proteins of pathogenic bacteria, Metronidazole, a preparation for laying hens, activates the connection with the DNA of bacterial cells and blocks protein synthesis. As a result, bacteria die, as their division is blocked.
It is necessary to know the most common diseases of chickens and chickens, as well as methods of their treatment.
Best of all, the method of introducing the drug through the stomach has proven itself. The ballast substances that are part of Metronidazole allow 100% absorption from the intestine.

• Metronidazole for laying hens has a therapeutic effect on the liver, and also enters all biological fluids of the body of hens and chickens, also providing a therapeutic effect.
• Metronidazole is one of the most important medicinal drugs included in the list of vital substances in Russia. This list affects the prices of medicines throughout the country.
• The drug is excreted from the body after eight hours. It is mainly excreted through the kidneys (60-80%), the rest is excreted in the feces. It is excreted from the liver a little longer.

Can Metronidazole be given to chickens?

Metronidazole tablets for chickens: photo

Metronidazole tablets are given for diseases:

• histomonosis;
• trichomoniasis;
• coccidosis;
• gardnerellosis;
• anaerobic infections.

If you observe the following symptoms of the disease in chickens:

• bloody diarrhea;
• lack of appetite;
• thirst for drink;
• inactivity;
• flocking into the flock;
• desire for warmth,

All this suggests that an urgent need to resort to treatment with Metronidazole.

How to give Metronidazole to laying hens: methods

It is necessary to give the drug Metronidazole for chickens with feed. For each kilogram of prepared feed, 1.5 g of Metronidazole should be added.
It must be added just before feeding. Otherwise, the drug may be deactivated. Tablets must be given crushed, mixed with food in powder form.
Learn how to organize a diet for chickens and how to prepare compound feed yourself.
Treatment with Metronidazole for laying hens is carried out within ten days, and prophylaxis - one week.

Important! Do not dilute tablets in water. The healing effect will not work, since the powder will not dissolve in water.

Metronidazole for chickens: instructions for use

• Since the drug for laying hens, Metronidazole, is quickly excreted from the body of poultry, eating meat will not have a negative effect on humans.But it is still recommended to withstand 3-5 days from the moment of treatment with the drug before slaughtering the poultry. Eggs should not be eaten, as the drug also penetrates into the tissues of the eggs.
• The drug should not be given too often to prevent disease, as the drug affects the kidneys. It is recommended to carry out prophylaxis once a year during the transition period: spring - winter.

With proper treatment with Metronidazole, the risk of adverse reactions is small.
But in some cases, allergies may appear - the most dangerous side effect. Hepatic or renal failure may occur if the instructions for treatment are violated or if used frequently. These diseases will lead to the death of the bird.

Important! In case of allergies, it is necessary to use the appropriate medication as directed by your veterinarian.

Metronidazole for chickens: how to give?

Storage rules and shelf life "Metronidazole"

Metronidazole tablets for laying hens have a shelf life of five years. The storage place should be dark, dry, temperature from + 5 to + 20 degrees. The storage area should be isolated from children and animals.
Avoid contact of the drug with food preparation areas for people.
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Manufacturer

Although Metronidazole tablets for laying hens were produced in France, domestic analogues in their structure do not differ from foreign ones.
Domestic manufacturers:

• Borisov Plant of Medicines;
• "Askont +";
• "Agrovetzashita".

Hopefully, this article helped to learn about the features of the drug Metronidazole. We draw your attention to the fact that Metronidazole for laying hens is a medicine and you need to carefully approach the decision to accept it for treatment. But it is better to consult your veterinarian after all.