Orego-Stim^® Liquid Supports Turkey Flock Health Following Blackhead Challenge

Customer Summary

• A turkey producer based in North Carolina, USA.

• Producer grows Heritage Black Turkeys which are raised in conventional houses or barns, in a No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) system with no antibiotics and/or no artificial ingredients.

• It is a seasonal flock of Toms raised for the Thanksgiving market.

• At 4-5 weeks of age, the flock were experiencing elevated mortality and morbidity. After evaluation from farm management, it was determined that the flock had blackhead disease.

• The farm has a harsh history of issues with blackhead.

Product Background

• Orego-Stim Liquid (OSL) is a high quality phytogenic eubiotic composed of 100% natural oregano essential oil.

• It has been designed for inclusion in livestock drinking water, with unparalleled suspension to ensure even product distribution.

• OSL has been developed to support intestinal health and maintain gut integrity.

Application and Parameters Assessed

Results

• At 4-5 weeks of age the blackhead challenge was identified.

• By 6 weeks of age, mortality had reached 30 birds for the week which was the highest weekly mortality rate recorded (with the exception of Week 1 and Week 2 when culling occurred).

• The beneficial effects of OSL supplementation (indicated by the green background on the graph) were shown within less than 2 weeks following introduction into the drinking water. OSL reduced mortality by 33% and 60% at 7 and 8 weeks of age respectively.

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