Chandra Bhushan

Introduction: Coccidiosis occurs worldwide in association with intensive pig husbandry. In the intensive pig production piglets are supplemented with Iron to prevent iron deficiency anaemia. Traditional prevention of coccidiosis and iron deficiency anaemia has involved two separate intervention. Toltrazuril is well established product given orally to piglets in prepatent period to control coccidio ...

Introduction:Antimicrobial resistance is a concern in the antimicrobial therapy of both humans and animals. Knowledge on the actual susceptibility and its development over the years is important for ensuring long-term antimicrobial efficacy. Therefore, in the early nineties of the past century Bayer has established a susceptibility monitoring program for target animal pathogens obtained from food ...

Introduction:Cystoisospora (syn. Isospora) suis is a leading cause of diarrheal disease in neonatal piglets and the disease is related to considerable economic losses. The metaphylactic treatment with toltrazuril 3 to 5 days after birth is a common control measure practiced in many countries. Another essential practice is the prevention of neonatal iron deficiency anaemia as piglets are born with ...