One of the best ways to prevent a coccidiosis outbreak is by practicing responsible sanitation and litter management. Coccidia thrive in damp, warm conditions, so wet litter around the waterer is a virtual parasite paradise.
How can coccidiosis be prevented?
Cleanliness is the first course of action to take in the prevention of coccidiosis as oocytes are spread in feces. A clean barn is essential especially before lambing or kidding. Keep pens dry by using adequate bedding, prevent contamination of feed and water and do not feed animals on the ground.
How do you treat coccidiosis in birds?
Diclazuril and toltrazuril are highly effective against a broad spectrum of coccidia. Diclazuril is used mostly for prevention at 1 ppm in the feed, whereas toltrazuril is used primarily for treatment in the water.
What causes coccidiosis in birds?
Coccidiosis is caused by protozoan parasites in the genus Eimeria. These parasites are host-specific, and many species occupy a specific segment of the intestinal tract. There are nine species of coccidia described in chickens, and several other species have been described in turkeys, ducks, and geese.
How do you treat coccidiosis naturally?
Numerous plant-based products have been found to be effective at treating chicken coccidiosis: Artemisia annua and artemisinin [10, 11], oregano [12], garlic [13], neem [14], different species of Aloe [15], green tea [16], sugar cane [17], turmeric [18] and many others [9, 19,20,21].
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