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Description of a simulation model for the population dynamics of Eimeria acervulina infection in broilers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

A. M. Henken ,
H. W. Ploeger ,
E. A. M. Graat  and
T. E. Carpenter
A. M. Henken
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Agricultural University, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
H. W. Ploeger
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Agricultural University, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
E. A. M. Graat
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Agricultural University, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
T. E. Carpenter
Affiliation:
Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis 95616, USA
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Summary

A simulation model for the population dynamics of Eimeria acervulina infection in broilers is presented. The model describes the development of the numbers of parasites in the various life-stages during the growing period of broilers and the empty house period between grow-outs. The model includes assumptions with respect to development of immunity to E. acervulina infection and effects of application of anticoccidial drugs. The model consists of a set of difference equations that are solved numerically at 1 h intervals. Under constant conditions, an equilibrium level was reached after a few grow-outs during which infection always peaked around the 21st day in the growing period. Within a growing period, infection peaked earlier (later) than the 21st day in case initial numbers of sporulated oocysts were higher (lower) than the equilibrium number.

Keywords

simulationEimeria acervulinacoccidiosisanticoccidial drug efficacyhost immunitybroilers

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Parasitology , Volume 108 , Issue 5 , June 1994 , pp. 503 - 512
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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