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How do you treat coccidiosis in poultry?

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Created: 2022-06-18 22:06:10

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The most popular treatment for coccidiosis is Amprolium, which blocks the parasite's ability to uptake and multiply. Treatment is usually administered by adding Amprolium to the chickens' water supply, however in some cases, where sick chickens aren't eating or drinking enough, the medication is given orally.


What is the most effective drug against coccidiosis?

Coccidiosis vaccines include the following options: Coccivac®-B—live oocysts of chicken isolates. Coccivac®T—live oocysts of turkey isolates. Paracox®-5—live attenuated vaccine for chickens.

Can chickens recover from coccidiosis?

Follow treatment with a vitamin supplement (especially A and K) is recommended and chickens affected by coccidiosis can take a few weeks to fully recover from their infection. Survivors of one strain may become infected with a different strain and require further treatment.

What are the signs and symptoms of coccidiosis in chickens?

Common signs in infected flocks include reduced feed consumption, rapid weight loss, droopiness, ruffled feathers, and severe diarrhea. Wet droppings with mucus are common. Clinical infections are seldom seen in poults >8 wk old. Morbidity and mortality may be high.

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