FCR improved by 15 points For Turkey Producers Average daily gain increased by 12% Field Trial Mortality reduced by 1.3% Background: An integrated turkey producer in the USA observed poor poult performance in the first 14 days. Upon necropsy, they saw underdeveloped intestines with thin walls and short villi and ballooned ceca. While poults seemed to recover, average body weight and FCR continued to lag. Initially, the producer gave antibiotic treatment in a single house and saw improved performance. However, due to their organic certification, this was not a viable solution. Pre-starter feed samples had high total bacteria, with some samples testing positive for Clostridia and Salmonella. The producer performed a field trial to determine the impact of Termin-8® treated feed on poult mortality in the first 14 days. Trial Duration: 1-21 Days Application: 6lb/ton Observations: Poults fed Termin-8® treated feed had improved body weights, average daily gain, FCR and reduced mortality.
