Diagnosis and Treatment of a Case of Ascaridiasis in Chickens

2026-06-05


At a poultry farm in Jining, 5,400 broiler chickens were raised to 70 days of age. Clinical signs included emaciation, with some birds exhibiting depression, a tendency to lie down, retracted necks, and reduced feed intake. Necropsy revealed a heavy infestation of roundworms in the intestines.

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Diagnosis: Ascaridiasis in chickens

Medication: Chongbitai, 150 jin per bag; Jili’an, 300 jin per bag; administer continuously for four days.

Follow-up: The flock has largely returned to normal, feed intake has increased, and the number of lethargic birds has decreased. Necropsy revealed no roundworms in the intestines.  Albendazole–Ivermectin Powder (Chongbitai)

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