Nanotechnology holds significant promise in the development of novel treatments for poultry diseases, including coccidiosis, a parasitic infection caused by Eimeria species that affects poultry, particularly chickens. This disease is a major concern in the poultry industry, as it leads to reduced growth rates, poor feed conversion, and increased mortality in infected birds. Traditional methods of treatment involve the use of anticoccidial drugs and vaccines, but the emergence of drug resistance and concerns over environmental sustainability have driven interest in more innovative approaches, such as nanotechnology-based drugs.
Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Systems
Nanoparticles can be used to encapsulate anticoccidial drugs, ensuring targeted delivery to the infected site, controlled release, and enhanced bioavailability.
Nanoparticle-Based Anticoccidial Agents
Researchers are exploring the use of nanoparticles themselves as anticoccidial agents, either by targeting the parasite directly or by disrupting its life cycle. Some of the mechanisms through which nanoparticles can act include:
A project is being planned with the private sector to invetigate the anticoccidial effects of a nano immulsion of the oils of some herbs produced in Jordan