Intervention Strategies
Strict biosecurity practices are extremely important in the prevention of enteric disorders. However, in concentrated
areas of poultry production, even the best biosecurity practices may not prevent enteric problems. Usually, affected
birds will show a peculiar disturbed behaviour, and diarrhea starts the next day.
Any abnormal behaviour is the first clue that the birds may have an enteric upset and intervention treatments should be
started immediately to reduce subsequent diarrhea, dehydration, and eventual mortality. The following are some
suggestions for managing birds through an episode of enteritis or diarrhea. These suggestions are particularly helpful
in helping turkey poults through a case of Poult Enteritis and Mortality Syndrome (PEMS).