Acidifiers against ascites in poultry

The cost to the worldwide broiler chicken industry due to ascites related mortality is estimated to be in excess of US$500 billion per year. The question is: How can ascites be minimised? Renata Urbaityte explains how suplementation of the diet with an acidifier can help. By: Renata Urbaityte   Ascites syndrome is a type of congestive heart failure seen mainly in young rapidly growing meat type chickens. The term “ascites” actually refers to the fluid accumulation in the abdom