Biochem/physiol Actions Nicarbazin affects avian reproduction by reducing egg production, egg weight, and egg hatchability. The mechanism of action of Nicarbazin is unknown. Application Nicarbazin is a coccidiostat (antiprotozoal agent) in the poultry industry and is contraceptive for resident Canada geese and waterfowl. It is used to study avian reproduction and is used to interfere with the formation of the vitelline (yolk) membrane in bird eggs. It has been used to study how delivery method can effect plasma levels of 4,4′-dinitrocarbanilide (DNC), which is the active anticoccidial component of Nicarbazin1. Nicarbazin is used to interfere with the formation of the vitelline (yolk) membrane in bird eggs, as a waterfowl contraceptive. |