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What is the symptoms of coccidiosis?

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However, signs of coccidiosis needing treatment include: Bloody or watery diarrhea. Lethargy. Lack of appetite. Pale combs and wattles. Droopy posture and wings. Ruffled or puffed up feathers. Droopy, dull or glazed eyes. Poor growth in chicks.


What is the most common symptom of coccidiosis?

Diarrhea, which may become bloody in severe cases, is the primary symptom. Most animals infected with coccidia are asymptomatic, but young or immunocompromised animals may suffer severe symptoms and death.

What are the signs of coccidiosis?

Signs of coccidiosis range from decreased growth rate to a high percentage of visibly sick birds, severe diarrhea, and high mortality. Feed and water consumption are depressed. Weight loss, development of culls, decreased egg production, and increased mortality may accompany outbreaks.

What is the best treatment for coccidiosis?

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 coccidiosis caused by?

Coccidiosis is an intestinal tract infection caused by a single-celled organism (a protozoa) called coccidia. Coccidia are sub-classified into a number of genera (groups), and each genus (group) has a number of species.

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