Helminthiasis in poultry is manifested in a significant loss of its performance. Chickens, geese, turkeys, despite the high-quality nutrition, are not gaining weight well, are worse, they become more susceptible to various diseases. In addition, they are a threat to human health. Veterinarians at the first signs of the disease animals suggest anthelmintic drugs for birds. Among all their diversity, Tetramisole was recognized as one of the best drugs, which is distinguished by its ease of use, although instructions should be strictly followed to eliminate side effects. About the recommended dosages, risks and contraindications will be discussed further.
- Drug "Tetramizol": composition and the form of
- Pharmacological action and indications for use
- Symptoms of the presence of worms in birds
- Instructions: dose and method of use
- Side effects
- Contraindications and restrictions
- Term and storage conditions
Drug "Tetramizol": composition and the form of
"Tetramizole" is a water-soluble anthelmintic agent intended for cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. The medicine is produced in the form of a homogeneous powder, the color of which can vary from white to yellowish-gray, or in granules, of a dirty yellow color.
The size of the granulate is in the range of 0.2 - 3 mm. The medicine is packaged, regardless of the form of release, in bags with a polyethylene coating, as well as cans of 50 g, 100 g, 150 g, 200 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg each. 
This anthelmintic agent is based on tetramisole gloride, which is the only active drug active ingredient. Depending on its proportion, Tetramisole is produced 10% and 20%, and the selection of dosages is clearly indicated in the attached instructions for use.
Pharmacological action and indications for use
The active substance of the drug, getting inside, blocks the action of fumarate reductase and succinate reductase in the body of the parasite, and also simultaneously provokes the cholinomimetic activity of the ganglia and the central nervous system. As a result of these complex biochemical processes, paralysis of the worm begins, after which it dies.
Veterinarians have noted the wide spectrum of action of "Tetramisole" for chickens and other pets. Anthelmintic active in areas of the lungs and gastrointestinal tract. Nematodes such as Oesophagostomum, Nematodirus, Haemonchus, Ostertagia, Capillaria, Ascaris suum, Metastrongylus, Trichostrongylus, Cooperia, Ascaridia, Strongyloides ransomi, Bunostomum, Dictyocaulus are sensitive to its main constituents. The medicine "Tetramizol" is also given prophylactically to domestic animals, birds and pigeons. 
Feature of the drug is the ability to quickly be absorbed from the stomach and intestines. At the same time, the maximum concentration of the drug in organs and tissues is reached within one hour and persists throughout the day. The body excretion of the drug occurs with urine and feces.
Symptoms of the presence of worms in birds
Poultry that are kept in closed enclosures are less susceptible to attacks by parasitic organisms. There are more chances to get infected by living creatures with free range, especially for young individuals.About the appeared parasites evidences the rapid weight loss of the bird, the appearance of a soft shell on eggs, liquid yellow feces, lack of activity, a painful look, lethargy. Turkeys and chickens become pale combs.
The manifestation of worms can be different depending on their species and the organs in which they function. Most often, the stomach, intestines, lungs and ovary canal suffer from worms. The danger of infection is that the larvae of worms are able to penetrate into the eggs and infect people who eat them. therefore experts recommend to refrain from any poultry products with helminths.
Instructions: dose and method of use
"Tetramizol" 20% and 10%, according to the instructions, does not require additional training before use in the form of diets and the use of laxatives. In cases of illness, therapy is carried out once during the morning feed intake. If there is a need to treat one bird, the drug is diluted with water and injected with a dispenser into the bird's beak.
Be careful: "Tetramizole" for chickens has a number of contraindicationsTherefore, before calculating the dose, carefully read the manufacturer’s recommendations. Note that the allowable rate of the drug for chickens and other birds is 20 mg of active ingredient per 1 kg of live weight.
During group deworming of the livestock, the metered dose of the drug is mixed with the compound feed and poured into the feeders with free access. One bird should be 50 - 100 g of the mixture.
Before you massively give the bird "Tetramizol", try each batch of medication on a small group of livestock. If for 3 days the tested individuals have no complications and adverse reactions, it is possible to proceed with the deworming of the remaining birds. 
Side effects
With a clear implementation of all the recommendations of manufacturers, complications of the disease, as well as the deterioration of the organisms of animals and birds was not observed. In the treatment with Tetramizole, cases of accidental overdose were recorded, which was 10 times higher than the allowable rate, but even so there were no abnormal effects on agricultural birds.
Contraindications and restrictions
Despite the good responses about the drug, not everyone can use it, like any medicine. For example, Therapy "Tetramizole" is not recommended for chickens, as well as other birds, even in minimal dosages with:
- infectious diseases (until full recovery);
- liver and kidney disease;
- depletion of the body;
- parallel intake of drugs "Pirantel" and organophosphate.
Term and storage conditions
The drug "Tetramizol" can be stored for 5 years from the date of issue in a room protected from the sun at a temperature not higher than +30 ° C. Also take care of the moderate humidity in the storage and the inaccessibility of the place of saving medicines for children and animals. There should be no food nearby.
