Explore
Communities in English
Advertise on Engormix
Explore all the information on

Coccidiosis in poultry

Coccidiosis is a protozoal disease causing diarrhea, ,weight loss and decreased production in poultry. It can be fatal. Prevention is key and is achieved with use of anticoccidials or vaccination. Diagnosis is by fecal flotation to detect oocysts, often in combination with characteristic necropsy findings. Coccidiosis is caused by protozoa of the phylum Apicomplexa, family Eimeriidae. Most species affecting poultry belong to the genus Eimeria and infect various intestinal sites. The disease course is rapid (4–7 days) and is characterized by parasite replication in host cells with extensive damage to intestinal mucosa. Coccidia in poultry are generally host-specific, and the different species infect specific portions of the intestine. However, in game birds, including quail, the coccidia may infect the entire intestinal tract. In poultry, game birds reared in captivity, and wild birds, coccidiosis occurs worldwide.
Featured users in #Coccidiosis in poultry
Greg Mathis
Greg Mathis
Southern Poultry Research, Inc.
Southern Poultry Research, Inc.
Owner
United States
Seguir
Jose J. Bruzual
Jose J. Bruzual
Aviagen
Aviagen
United States
Seguir
Teresa M. Agulles Teixidó
Teresa M. Agulles Teixidó
PlusVet Animal Health
PlusVet Animal Health
Operations Director
Spain
Seguir
Gabriela Barbeli-Petu
Seguir
Hyun Lillehoj
Hyun Lillehoj
USDA - United States Department of Agriculture
USDA - United States Department of Agriculture
Biologist
United States
Seguir
See more content
Join Engormix and be part of the largest agribusiness social network in the world.
LoginRegister