Tylan for Chickens – Comprehensive Solution for Necrotic Enteritis
Tylan Soluble Powder, often referred to as Tylan for Chickens, is an antibiotic widely used in poultry farming to treat and prevent necrotic enteritis and other bacterial infections. Available in a 100g powder form, it contains the active ingredient tylosin tartrate, which belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics. Tylan is highly effective in controlling harmful bacteria in chickens, particularly Clostridium perfringens, the primary cause of necrotic enteritis. This treatment is essential for maintaining healthy poultry and ensuring optimal flock performance.
How Tylan for Chickens Works
Tylan for Chickens works by targeting bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract, specifically focusing on gram-positive bacteria, including Clostridium perfringens, and certain mycoplasma species. Tylosin tartrate, the active compound in Tylan, ...
Tylan for Chickens – Comprehensive Solution for Necrotic Enteritis
Tylan Soluble Powder, often referred to as Tylan for Chickens, is an antibiotic widely used in poultry farming to treat and prevent necrotic enteritis and other bacterial infections. Available in a 100g powder form, it contains the active ingredient tylosin tartrate, which belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics. Tylan is highly effective in controlling harmful bacteria in chickens, particularly Clostridium perfringens, the primary cause of necrotic enteritis. This treatment is essential for maintaining healthy poultry and ensuring optimal flock performance.
How Tylan for Chickens Works
Tylan for Chickens works by targeting bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract, specifically focusing on gram-positive bacteria, including Clostridium perfringens, and certain mycoplasma species. Tylosin tartrate, the active compound in Tylan, inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit in the bacterial cell. This action effectively halts the production of proteins essential for bacterial growth and reproduction, leading to the elimination of the infection.
Tylan is administered to chickens via their drinking water, making it a practical solution for treating large flocks. The soluble powder quickly dissolves, allowing for even distribution throughout the water supply. This ensures that all birds in the flock receive the correct dosage without the need for individual handling. The ease of administration makes Tylan ideal for commercial and backyard poultry farms alike.
The recommended dosage and treatment duration should always be followed according to veterinary advice. Proper use of Tylan can help restore and maintain gut health in chickens, preventing long-term damage caused by bacterial infections. Tylan also plays a crucial role in reducing the mortality rate in flocks affected by necrotic enteritis and helps maintain productivity.
Necrotic Enteritis in Chickens
Necrotic enteritis is a serious gastrointestinal disease affecting poultry, primarily caused by the bacterium Clostridium perfringens. It typically occurs in broiler chickens but can also affect laying hens. This condition is often associated with poor management practices, such as overcrowding, poor diet, and suboptimal hygiene, which create an environment conducive to bacterial overgrowth in the gut.
The disease can be classified into two forms: clinical and subclinical. Clinical necrotic enteritis presents with severe symptoms and a high mortality rate, often causing significant economic losses for poultry producers. Affected birds may display symptoms such as sudden lethargy, decreased appetite, watery diarrhoea, and ruffled feathers. In many cases, sudden death is the first visible sign of an outbreak, leaving little time for intervention if the disease is not recognised early.
Subclinical necrotic enteritis, on the other hand, is more challenging to detect as it often presents with subtle symptoms. While it does not usually result in high mortality, subclinical infections can lead to decreased feed conversion efficiency and poor weight gain, ultimately affecting the overall health and productivity of the flock. Birds affected by subclinical necrotic enteritis may have damaged intestines, which can impact nutrient absorption and leave them more vulnerable to other diseases.
The overgrowth of Clostridium perfringens in the gut is often triggered by dietary changes, particularly those involving high levels of animal protein or non-digestible carbohydrates. Additionally, damage to the intestinal lining caused by coccidiosis, another common poultry disease, can exacerbate the onset of necrotic enteritis. The combination of these factors provides the bacteria with the ideal environment to proliferate and produce toxins that destroy the gut lining.
A Veterinary Prescription is required before we can dispense Tylan. Please do not order this medication unless you have, or are in the process of obtaining a Veterinary Prescription.
