Protozoal infections of young turkeys in the conditions of industrial farms

The article presents the results of monitoring parasitic protozoa young turkeys in industrial-type farms Central region Russia. Fecal samples, scrapings from floor and passages, contents gastrointestinal tract during slaughter were systematically examined birds different ages. age seasonal dynamics their infection with eimeria, as well contamination environmental objects by protozoan oocysts, established. At same time, following species identified turkeys: Eimeria meleagrimitis (80%), E. meleagridis (15%), adenoids (5%). prevalence males 35-49 days old, females 35-49-63 old was maximum amounted to 30–45 5–30%, respectively. obtained should be used organization therapeutic preventive measures against turkeys.