Optimising coccidiosis vaccination for a healthier flock

26-08-2024 | |
Spray administration of coccidiosis vaccines used in chicken and turkey production enables the vaccine Eimeria oocysts to enter the anterior digestive tract. Photo: Henk Riswick
Spray administration of coccidiosis vaccines used in chicken and turkey production enables the vaccine Eimeria oocysts to enter the anterior digestive tract. Photo: Henk Riswick
Consumer preference for antibiotic-free animal products has increased interest in vaccination. Coccidiosis vaccination has become more common in recent years, especially in antibiotic-free or ‘no antibiotics ever’ production facilities. The turkey industry has a limited number of anticoccidials compared to the chicken industry. Vaccination is a wise strategy to maintain the efficacy of existing anticoccidials, combat coccidiosis and support drug sensitivity. The Coccidiosis-causing Eimeri


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