Effect of ascorbic acid on the disease caused by Escherichia coli challenge infection.
In a series of experiments, leghorn-type chickens were fed diets containing from 0 to 880 mg of ascorbic acid/kg of feed beginning 1 day before air-sac challenge with Escherichia coli. Infection occurred in 46/60 (76%) of the controls and in 12/63 (19%) of those given feed containing 330 mg of ascorbic acid/kg. Levels of ascorbic acid above and below 330 mg/kg feed were less effective.
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D000818:Animals; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002645:Chickens; D004032:Diet; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*
D001205:Ascorbic Acid