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Unlocking success with Hetasca for poultry professionals
In the dynamic landscape of poultry farming, looking after the welfare and productivity of flocks is a cornerstone of success.
Amid the myriad challenges faced by poultry professionals, effective management of roundworm infections – particularly those caused by Ascaridia galli and Heterakis gallinarum – remains a critical battleground. Conventional diagnostic methods often stumble in detecting these infections in their early stages, leading to delayed responses that impact health and the economy.
Enter Hetasca, a pioneering serological test born from the joint efforts of Poulpharm and Ghent University, which heralds a transformative breakthrough.
Let’s take a look at why poultry professionals should embrace Hetasca within their health management.
Early detection reveals new horizons
At the heart of efficient disease control lies the early identification of roundworm infections.
Proven methods such as worm counts and determination of the number of eggs per gram (EPG) often fail to detect these infections before they are firmly established, delaying treatment and increasing the risk of disease transmission.
This is where Hetasca shines most: it excels at detecting roundworm invasions during the early stages of poultry rearing. By revealing roundworm antigens at an early stage, Hetasca ensures rapid interventions. This proactive stance enables poultry farmers to administer deworming programmes before the worms mature and start laying eggs, significantly reducing the overall worm burden within the flock and ensuring poultry farmers’ welfare and productivity.
Increased precision: sensitivity and specificity refined
A notable feature that sets Hetasca apart from conventional modalities is its increased sensitivity and specificity.
Conventional diagnoses often obscure low-level infections, paving the way for false-negative results and inadequate treatment measures.
In contrast, Hetasca, through the application of advanced serological techniques, offers a realm of increased sensitivity and specificity and positions itself as a beacon of reliability in diagnosing roundworm infections. This precision ensures the accurate detection of infections, enabling timely and appropriate treatment interventions, which are essential for effective disease control.
Nourishing health and promoting well-being: A testament to excellence
The introduction of Hetasca heralds a new era of wellbeing and wellness for poultry farmers.
Early and accurate identification of infections acts as a shield against significant gastrointestinal damage caused by the insidious worms, preventing weight loss, feed inefficiency and the lethargy synonymous with a heavy worm load.
The presence of healthier birds increases productivity, growth rates and egg production – a testament to the intrinsic link between health and prosperity.
Moreover, this improved health status points the way to fewer therapeutic interventions such as antibiotics, with long-term benefits for animal welfare and the inviolability of food safety protocols.
A thriving economy: where prosperity flourishes
Hetasca’s economic benefits are a boon for poultry farmers. Timely detection and intervention of roundworm infections lays the foundation for optimal flock health and promotes improved feed efficiency and increased production.
By preventing significant worm infections, Hetasca not only lowers the overall mortality rate, but also increases the calibre and quantity of poultry production. The presence of healthier birds translates into fewer veterinary interventions and fewer feed inputs to reach market weight, which translates into tangible cost savings.
The holistic result? A paradigm shift towards improved productivity and profitability within poultry farms, making Hetasca a cornerstone for contemporary poultry management strategies.
In conclusion: embracing innovation and excellence
Hetasca is a beacon of progress in the management of roundworm infections in poultry.
Its proficiency in early detection, coupled with its sophisticated sensitivity and specificity, confirms its status as an indispensable ally for poultry professionals. By fighting secondary infections and improving the overall health and welfare of poultry, Hetasca paves the way for streamlined and lucrative farming practices.
For poultry professionals looking to maintain high health and productivity standards within their flocks, Hetasca is a reliable and effective solution to the perennial challenge of roundworm infections.