EFFICACY OF MICONAZOLE-NITRATE AGAINST FAVUS IN ORIENTAL BREED CHICKENS

Miconazole nitrate 2% was tested for its efficacy against Microsporum gallinae (the causative agent in favus) in a nock of various Oriental breed (Shame and Aseel) and crossbreed chickens. Six adult males showi ng clinical signs of favus were randomized into control and experiment al groups. The males were maintained on individual tiecords on the ran ge, with no physical contact between birds. The experimental birds had the affected areas washed with soap and water and dried, and an ointm ent of miconazole nitrate 2% was applied. The experimental birds recei ved the treatment twice a day for 34 days. Scrapings from the affected areas of all birds were cultured at the beginning and end of the test . Ar the end of the treatment period, the control birds were still pos itive for M. gallinae, but the organism could not be cultured from the treated birds.