This research measures necrotic enteritis prevalence in broiler chickens, identifying Clostridium perfringens infections and associated histopathological changes.
Key Points
Necrotic enteritis was confirmed in 37 of 95 suspected cases, mainly affecting broiler chickens aged 22 to 28 days.
Infection prevalence was observed at 1.22%, with the majority occurring in the younger age group of 22-28 days.
Histopathological examination revealed severe mucosal necrosis and inflammatory responses primarily in the jejunum.
The findings suggest the importance of monitoring for Clostridium perfringens as an ongoing challenge in poultry health management.