Adult broilers, which are kept in good conditions, are still not protected from diseases of a different nature. The same applies to the young, which has a weak immune system. For this reason, the poultry farmer needs to have a supply of medicines that will help to cope with parasitic, viral and bacterial diseases. Then you will learn about the list of medicines that are included in the first aid kit for chickens, their use and dosages.
First Aid Kit for Chicks
Consider broiler chicken products that should always be on hand. All the described drugs can be found in special sets for the treatment of poultry.
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Albendazole
An anthelmintic drug that is used to treat parasitic diseases in adult birds and in chickens. Destroys both adult parasites and their eggs. 
Dosing and Administration
Albendazole is given with food. The course of treatment consists of two doses, which are made at intervals of 24 hours. Since the dosage is designed for an adult bird, it is necessary to mix the medication with a portion of food at once onto the entire population, otherwise overdose is possible. Per 100 g of body weight give 1 mg of the drug.
"Aminovital"
Fortified feed additive that is designed to balance the diet of chickens. It contains all the necessary vitamins and mineral compounds. 
Dosing and Administration
Supplement diluted in water. The course is 5-7 days, after which the drug can be given only in a month. 2 ml of "Aminovital" dissolved in 10 l of water, then give the population. In the cold season, the liquid must be preheated to 40 ° C.
"Amprolium 30%"
An anticoccidian drug that is used to treat young and adult birds. Effective against most variations of coccidiosis pathogens. 
Dosing and Administration
Give along with water or feed. "Amprolium" is used both for the treatment of diseases and for their prevention. The course is 5-7 days. For prophylaxis, 50 g of the drug is diluted in 50 l of water, and then given to chickens. For treatment, a double dose is used - 40 g of medicine per 50 liters of water.
Vetom
Immunomodulatory drug that stimulates the immune system, as well as improves its functioning. In addition, it normalizes metabolic processes and increases stress resistance. 
Dosing and Administration
"Vetom" is given together with food 2 times a day with a break of 12 hours. The course of treatment is 1.5 weeks or until complete recovery. Per 1 kg of body weight give 50 mg of the drug, mixed with food. Adding other drugs to this mixture is not recommended.
Important! The drug is used to prevent respiratory diseases. Vetom also enhances the effect of other drugs.
"Baytril"
A broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat and prevent salmonellosis, colibacillosis, streptococcosis, mycoplasmosis, necrotic enteritis, hemophillosis. 
Dosing and Administration
"Baytril" is dissolved in water, then give the population. The course of treatment is from 1 to 3 weeks. After the end of the drug use, vitamin complexes should be given to young animals.
5 ml of the drug is diluted in 10 liters of water. If you need to treat a small number of chickens, use the following dose: 5 drops per 1 liter of water. If the disease becomes chronic, then the treatment should be continued, and the dose doubled.
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"Viricide"
Disinfectant, which is used for the treatment of premises and tools. Used to prevent infectious diseases. The drug has a broad spectrum of activity against most pathogens, therefore, it allows cleaning the premises from pathogenic flora. 
Dosing and Administration
To prepare the solution take tap water with a temperature of 18-25 ° C. During processing it is necessary to use a protective suit and respirator. Persons who are under 18 years of age are not allowed to work.
Preventive treatment. 250 ml of "Virocide" are dissolved in 100 l of water, then the surfaces are sprayed. Liquid consumption per one square smooth surface is 0.25 l, rough surface - 0.35 ml.
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Disinfection. The dosage is increased to 500 ml per 100 liters of water. For every square meter spend half a liter of solution. At subzero temperature, the preparation is mixed with a 30% aqueous solution of ethylene glycol. The temperature of the water should be within the above framework. 
"Enrofloxacin"
Antibiotic means of a new generation, which effectively fights against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. It is used for many domestic animals and birds, including adult chickens and young. Active against cocci and salmonella, as well as other similar pathogens. 
Dosing and Administration
"Enrofloxacin" is mixed with water, after which the young are roasted for 3-5 days. The shelf life of the diluted drug is 24 hours. 0.5 ml of the substance is dissolved in 1 l of water, after which the mixture is poured into the drinkers. At the same time clean water is withdrawn. The dose may be doubled if the chickens have a chronic form of salmonellosis or severe / mixed infectious diseases.
Important! Mix antibiotic with food can not be.
"Chiktonik"
Prebiotic for adult birds and young animals, which consists of vitamins and minerals. The drug has a positive effect on the intestinal microflora, helping to restore the population of good bacteria after the use of antibiotics and other means that disrupt the bacterial balance of the gastrointestinal tract. It is also used in the inhibition of development, or in the recovery period after a cold. 
Dosing and Administration
The prebiotic is dissolved in water, and then poured into drinkers. The course of treatment is 1 week. For each liter of water take 2 ml of solution. It is not necessary to increase the dose even if the birds experience problems with the digestion of food.
"Biovit-80"
Feed antibiotic, which is a dry mass, which consists of the products of excretion of fungi, as well as vitamin B12. Used to treat diseases caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Does not work against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 
Dosing and Administration
The drug can be mixed with liquids or feed. The course of treatment is 5 days, while after the disappearance of the symptoms, the medicine must be given for another 2-3 days. The course of prevention is up to 20 days inclusive. On 1 kg of live weight give 0.6 g of the drug. "Biovit" give morning and evening. After completing the course, you must enter in the menu probiotics.
Important! For treatment, you can use "Biovit-40", but the dosage is doubled.
Baycox
Anticoccidial agent that is used to treat and prevent coccidiosis caused by various strains of pathogens. 
Dosing and Administration
Baycox must be dissolved in drinking water. The course of treatment is 2-3 days, after which you should definitely take a break, even if the disease has become chronic. You can repeat the course only after 5 days. Per 1 kg of body weight give 7 mg of the drug. “Baycox” can be diluted in large volumes of liquid, adding 1 ml of medicine to each liter.
"Gamavit"
A complete immunomodulating drug based on the placenta with the addition of vitamins and mineral compounds. Used for rehabilitation after infectious and non-communicable diseases. As part of the complex therapy, "Gamavit" significantly improves the functioning of the immune system, and also has a negative effect on the causative agent. 
Dosing and Administration
The drug is diluted in a liquid, and then served in drinking bowls. The course of treatment is 4-5 days. For the treatment of broiler chickens 5 ml of the drug is diluted in 1 liter of water. This dose should be enough for 2 hours, after which the solution is removed, replacing with clean water. Before giving the immunomodulator, the bird should be deprived of access to water for 1 hour.
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"Akolan"
A broad-spectrum antibiotic that is rapidly eliminated from the body of a bird. It is used both for the treatment and prevention of bacterial diseases. 
Dosing and Administration
"Akolan" must be diluted in water, followed by sealing. The course of treatment is 3-5 days. With salmonellosis, the course is extended to 5 days.
In 10 liters of water diluted with 10 ml of the drug. The drug mixture should be given every 12 hours so that the antibiotic does not stop acting (the period of complete elimination is 11-12 hours). For prophylaxis, 5 ml per 10 l of water is used.
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Vitamin C
This drug is not only a source of vitamin C, but also significantly changes the acidity of the internal environment, preventing the appearance of putrefactive processes (with low acidity of gastric juice). Also, the tool contributes to the development of healthy lactic acid bacteria in the intestine.
Dosing and Administration
The acid is diluted in prepared pure water with a temperature of 25-27 ° C. Feeding spend 1-2 days. If the drug is used to saturate vitamin C after antibiotic treatment, the course increases to 3 days. 
In 1 l add 2 g of ascorbic acid, and then fill the drinkers. This amount of solution is designed for 50 heads. Giving more than 1 l per day is prohibited.
Glucose solution
Also referred to as "grape sugar". It is a universal source of energy, which, moreover, quickly removes toxic substances from the body.
Dosing and Administration
Glucose must be diluted in water. The course is 2-3 days. 50 g of substance are added to each liter, and then stirred until complete dissolution. Can be used in conjunction with ascorbic acid. Also, the solution is used to relieve stress after transportation. 
First-aid kit for day-old chicks
This version of the first-aid kit differs from the one described above in that the preparations included in its composition must prepare the body for food and also protect it from the external environment.
"Bacell"
It is an enzyme-probiotic supplement that nourishes the body absent at birth with beneficial bacteria. These bacteria are necessary for the digestion of cellulose, as well as for the full absorption of fat.
Dosing and Administration
"Bacell" must be mixed with food. Giving it pure or diluted in liquid is prohibited.
Important! Not used in conjunction with antibiotic agents.
10 kg of food take 20 g of probiotic. When calculating the proportions, it is necessary to take into account that 0.2% of the total weight of the compound feed should fall on the preparation.
"Biodarin"
Probiotic supplement that is rich in vitamins and minerals. 35% of the mass falls on easily digestible protein. This is a whole complex of extremely useful substances that not only increase the resistance of the body of chickens to diseases, but also increase the daily weight gain. 
Dosing and Administration
Concentrated supplement must be mixed with feed. 10 kg of feed take 100 g of probiotic. Additionally, it is not necessary to saturate the feed with vitamins or minerals.
Sugar or glucose
Source of energy. Immediately after hatching, it helps chicks to get rid of residual yolk, and also strengthens the body as a whole and activates the immune system.
Important! It is not recommended to use table sugar, as it contains more sucrose than glucose.
Dosing and Administration
You can use a medical glucose solution or fructose. It is mixed with prepared warm water. 500 ml of water take 1 tsp. powder or 2-3 tsp. solution, given the concentration. 
The above preparations can stop the massive infection of livestock, as well as strengthen the body of chickens and increase weight gain. Such a set of medicines will be useful both for a large farm and for a small farm.
