Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) guidelines for evaluating the efficacy of anticoccidial drugs in chickens and turkeys.
- Journal:
- Veterinary parasitology
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Holdsworth, P A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Avcare Limited · Australia
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
These guidelines are designed to help researchers evaluate how well anticoccidial drugs work against Eimeria species, which are parasites that can affect chickens and turkeys. They cover everything from how to set up controlled studies in different environments, like battery cages and commercial farms, to how to choose the right birds and keep accurate records. The guidelines also aim to help researchers prepare medicated food and use diagnostic techniques effectively. Overall, they are meant to support the approval and registration of new drugs and promote consistent practices worldwide.
Abstract
These guidelines have been written to aid in the design, implementation and interpretation of studies for the assessment of drug efficacy against Eimeria species in chickens and turkeys. The information provided deals with many aspects of how to conduct controlled studies in battery cages (dose determination), floor pens (dose confirmation), and commercial facilities (field effectiveness studies), the selection of birds, housing, feeding, preparation of medicated rations, record keeping, diagnostic techniques, and methods for the preparation, maintenance and use of parasites. These guidelines are also intended to assist investigators in conducting specific studies, provide specific information for registration authorities involved in the decision-making process, assist in the approval and registration of new anticoccidial drugs, and facilitate the world-wide adoption of standard procedures.
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