Ground-breaking early detection

When it comes to detecting roundworm infections in the early stages of poultry growth, Hetasca’s accuracy is second to none.

Unlike conventional methods such as worm counts and EPG counts that often miss infections until they take root, with the risk of delayed treatment and increased disease transmission, Hetasca stands out by detecting roundworm antigens at an early stage.

This proactive approach enables rapid intervention, allowing poultry farmers to apply deworming treatments before the worms mature and start laying eggs.

By significantly reducing the overall worm burden in the flock, this early detection strategy plays a vital role in protecting animal health and productivity.

Increased precision and accuracy

In terms of sensitivity and specificity, the Hetasca test sets a new standard, surpassing traditional diagnostic approaches.

The design exceeds expectations by providing exceptional sensitivity and specificity, allowing even minute levels of infection to be detected with remarkable precision and minimising the likelihood of false-negative results.

While conventional methods such as visual worm counts during necropsy or EPG counts of faecal samples can falter in accuracy and miss low-intensity infections, Hetasca’s use of advanced serological techniques provides a more accurate assessment of infection status.

This increased level of accuracy plays a crucial role in enabling effective disease management and control within poultry farms.

Protection against secondary infections

In the intricate web of poultry health, roundworms such as Ascaridia galli and Heterakis gallinarum not only pose a direct threat, but are also potential carriers of serious pathogens such as Histomonas meleagridis, the culprit behind blackhead disease.

This disease can wreak havoc, especially among turkey populations, and lead to significant mortality and morbidity.

By quickly identifying roundworm infections, Hetasca plays a crucial role in stopping the spread of these secondary infections.

Timely deworming schedules break the life cycle of these insidious worms, effectively reducing the risk of blackhead disease outbreaks and improving overall flock welfare.

Improving poultry welfare and productivity

Embracing Hetasca means a significant improvement in poultry health and welfare.

Early and accurate identification of infections paves the way for timely interventions, saving animals from significant gastrointestinal damage caused by worms. This proactive approach effectively prevents weight loss, suboptimal feed conversion and the overall lethargy resulting from burdensome worm infections.

With healthier birds at the forefront, the results speak for themselves: improved productivity, higher growth rates and higher egg production become the norm.

Moreover, this improved health reduces the need for therapeutic measures such as antibiotics, representing a significant step forward towards long-term benefits for animal welfare and the integrity of our food chain.

Economic benefits

In poultry farming, Hetasca emerges as a beacon of economic prosperity for farmers.

By emphasising early detection and treatment of roundworm infections, it lays the foundation for optimal flock health – a key driver for improved feed efficiency and higher production rates.

By nipping extensive worm infections in the bud, Hetasca effectively reduces overall mortality rates while increasing the calibre and quantity of poultry production.

Moreover, the presence of healthier animals leads to fewer veterinary interventions and minimal feed requirements to reach market weight, resulting in tangible cost savings.

The result is a remarkable improvement in poultry farm productivity and profitability, making Hetasca an indispensable link in the arsenal of modern poultry management.