The Antifungal Properties of Peppermint and Thyme Essential Oils Misted in Broiler Houses

ABSTRACT This study aimed at evaluating if essential oils misted in broiler houses reduce environmental fungi counts. The investigation was conducted in three experimental rooms, where broiler chickens were reared between 1 to 42 d of age. Every three days, the rooms were fogged with pure water (con...

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Published in:	Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science
Main Authors:	D Witkowska, J Sowińska, JP Żebrowska, E Mituniewicz
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Fundação APINCO de Ciência e Tecnologia Avícolas
Subjects:	Broiler house fungal contamination misting peppermint oil thyme oil
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-635X2016000400629&lng=en&tlng=en