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A flock that is eating, but the feed conversion keeps slipping, the combs look pale, layers are getting heavy and the egg count is falling. When mouldy feed, a bad batch of ingredients or heavy medication is in the picture, the liver is often the organ under stress. The liver processes nutrients, fats and toxins, so when it struggles the whole flock performs below its potential. Here is how to spot liver trouble, what to fix first, and how a liver tonic for poultry such as Hepasol DS is used.

Signs the liver may be under stress

  • Poor FCR and low feed intake without an obvious reason, and uneven weight in the flock.
  • Layers that are overweight and drop production, sometimes with pale combs. Fatty liver is a known problem in high-producing layers.
  • Droppings that are greenish or off-colour (see the droppings colour guide).
  • Sudden deaths in good-looking birds, or a liver that looks pale, fatty or spotted at post-mortem.
  • A flock that has had a lot of medicines, vaccines or a toxin exposure and is slow to recover.

These signs can also come from other diseases, so a post-mortem and your veterinarian’s advice are the only way to be sure. A tonic is supportive and does not replace a diagnosis.

Common reasons the liver gets overloaded

  • Toxins in feed: mouldy or damp feed and poor-quality ingredients can carry mycotoxins, which damage the liver.
  • Too much energy and too little movement, especially in layers, which favours fat build-up in the liver.
  • Heavy medication or stress: antibiotics, heat and vaccination all add to the liver’s workload.
  • Infections: viral and bacterial infections such as inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) and infectious hepatitis affect the liver directly.
  • Nutrient gaps: too little choline, methionine or B vitamins in the ration makes fat handling harder.

Toxicity and the liver: the hidden cause

The liver is the organ that breaks down toxins, so toxin exposure shows up in the liver first. The most common source in poultry is feed contaminated with mycotoxins, which are poisons made by moulds. Moulds grow quickly in damp, warm conditions, in stored grain, and in feed kept too long or in leaking bins. This is general background and not a figure from the product.

  • Likely signs of a toxin problem: lower feed intake, poor growth and FCR, falling egg production, weak immunity and repeated infections, pale or fatty liver at post-mortem, and in bad cases rising deaths.
  • Where toxins come from: mouldy grain or ingredients, damp or old feed, dirty feeders and bins, and low-quality raw material.
  • What to do first: stop the suspect feed, clean feeders and bins, and replace the feed with fresh, dry stock. Consider testing a feed sample and ask your nutritionist about using a toxin binder in the ration.
  • How Hepasol DS fits: the product page says silymarin helps in toxicity and that the liver detoxification power increases. For toxicity and hepatitis the dose is 2.5 ml per litre of water. It supports the liver while you remove the cause. It does not remove toxins from the feed.

Fix these first, then support the liver

  • Check the feed: smell it, look for lumps or mould, store it dry, and do not use damp old stock.
  • Review the ration with your nutritionist, mainly energy level and choline, methionine and B vitamins.
  • Keep birds cool and water clean, because heat and dirty water add stress.
  • Do not give unnecessary medicines. Use them only when needed and as advised.
  • Call your veterinarian if deaths are rising, so the cause can be confirmed at post-mortem.

What does Hepasol DS contain?

According to the product page, Hepasol DS contains extracts of silymarin and liquorice along with choline chloride, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, biotin, liver extract, yeast extracts, niacin, pyridoxine, sorbitol, methyl donors and methionine. It is used for general liver health and as supportive therapy in liver problems. The listed benefits are:

  • Reduces fatty liver conditions.
  • Increases the detoxification power of the liver.
  • Improves hepatocyte (liver cell) functioning.
  • Silymarin helps in toxicity.
  • Increases feed intake and reduces FCR.
  • Supportive therapy in fatty liver (FLKS/FLHS), IBH and infectious hepatitis.
Hepasol DS by IMN Pyrophos

Liver tonic

Hepasol DS

A liver tonic for poultry with silymarin, liquorice, choline chloride, B vitamins, liver extract, yeast extract, methyl donors and methionine. It reduces fatty liver conditions, increases the detoxification power of the liver, increases feed intake and reduces FCR.

Dose: 1 ml per litre of water for general liver health; 2.5 ml per litre in toxicity and hepatitis; 1 ml per 5 kg body weight in IBH and FLKS/FLHS.

1 L ₹515MRP ₹1,119

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Hepasol DS dose: how much, and when

SituationDose
General liver health1 ml per litre of water
Toxicity and hepatitis2.5 ml per litre of water
IBH and fatty liver (FLKS/FLHS)1 ml per 5 kg body weight

The 1 L bottle is ₹515 (MRP ₹1,119) and the 5 L can is ₹2,140 (MRP ₹5,350). Prices may change, so confirm on WhatsApp.

A simple plan for the flock

SituationWhat to do
Routine support, high-producing layers or fast-growing broilersUse the general dose in the drinking water and keep the ration balanced.
After a feed problem or suspected toxinRemove the suspect feed, then use the higher toxicity dose and watch intake and droppings.
After heavy medication or vaccinationSupport the liver with the general dose while the flock recovers.
Rising deaths or suspected IBH or fatty liverGet a post-mortem and your veterinarian’s advice first, and use the dose for IBH and FLKS/FLHS as supportive therapy.

Common mistakes

  • Adding a tonic and ignoring mouldy feed. Remove the cause first.
  • Guessing the dose. Measure the water and the millilitres for the batch.
  • Treating a sudden death problem at home. A post-mortem will save money in the long run.
  • Expecting a tonic to cure a viral disease. It is supportive therapy.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best liver tonic for poultry? Hepasol DS by IMN Pyrophos is a liver tonic with silymarin, liquorice, choline chloride, B vitamins and methionine. It reduces fatty liver conditions and increases the detoxification power of the liver.

What is the dose of Hepasol DS? 1 ml per litre of water for general liver health, 2.5 ml per litre in toxicity and hepatitis, and 1 ml per 5 kg body weight in IBH and FLKS/FLHS.

What is Hepasol DS used for? It is used for general liver health and as supportive therapy in liver problems such as fatty liver, IBH and infectious hepatitis.

Does it help FCR? The product page says it increases feed intake and reduces FCR. Good feed and management still matter most.

Can Hepasol DS be used in toxicity? The product page says silymarin helps in toxicity, and gives 2.5 ml per litre of water for toxicity and hepatitis. Remove the toxic feed first, because the tonic supports the liver and does not remove the toxin.

How do I know if my feed has a toxin problem? Common clues are mouldy smell or lumps in the feed, lower feed intake, poor growth and egg production, and a pale or fatty liver at post-mortem. Confirm with your veterinarian and, if needed, a feed test.

What is the price? 1 L is ₹515 (MRP ₹1,119) and 5 L is ₹2,140 (MRP ₹5,350). Prices may change, so confirm on WhatsApp.

How can I see the full range? The IMN product guide lists each product by problem and by stage.

Poor FCR, falling egg count or unexplained deaths? Send the flock age, number of birds, feed details and a photo of the droppings on WhatsApp +91 98715 84101. Dr. Ibne Ali’s team will help you find the cause and the right dose. Ask on WhatsApp

Also read: probiotic for poultry gut health · loose droppings treatment · droppings colour guide · winter medicine schedule · Hepasol DS liver tonic · IMN poultry products

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