How to optimise your coccidiosis management

01-11-2022 | Health | Article

In poultry there are seven Eimeria species of the protozoal parasite coccidia that infect different regions of the intestinal tract. Photo: Lex Salverda

Coccidiosis is a hard nut to crack as the disease-causing protozoa has a complex life cycle and the tendency to become insensitive to some treatments. Tackling the Eimeria bug is a challenge and coccidiosis management needs constant tweaks, including attention to good overall bird health. Coccidia are found anywhere that poultry are raised. The estimated cost of coccidiosis globally is between US$ 9.2 and 15.6 billion, or approximately US$ 0.2 per chicken, derived from performance and mor