Further studies on the etiopathology of malabsorption syndrome in broiler chickens.

Abstract

The paper presents two cases of malabsorption syndrome in broiler chickens. The results indicate that the etiological factor appears to be the virus agent which causes necrosis in extra-excretional parts of the pancreas. During the course of the disease disorders in the enzymatic activity of gammaglutamyltransferase, leucylaminopeptidase and alanylaminopeptidase were observed. It consequently leads to the deterioration of intestines digestion and resorption of feed components. Application of Selcewet-Polfa to the diseased birds improved the health of the birds, morphological picture of peripheral blood and mineralisation of thigh bones. No radical improvement in the compensation of the final body weight was recorded.