Abstract
Furazolidone (700 ppm) was fed to turkey poults from 2 to 5 weeks of age. The drug produced a cardiomyopathy and reduced the feed intake and growth of the birds. Thiamin was concurrently injected into the furazolidone-fed poults to determine whether the vitamin would prevent or reduce the severity of the cardiotoxic effect of the drug. Supplemental injections of thiamin had no significant effect on feed consumption or growth of the birds nor did they protect the heart against the cardiotoxicity. The conclusion is that furazolidone-induced cardiomyopathy is not caused by a thiamin deficiency.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 407-413 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Comparative Pathology |
Volume | 97 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- General Veterinary