Helping young ruminants fight against parasites

Parasites are one of the main causes of diarrhoea in calves and lambs, the responsible parasites being predominantly coccidia and cryptosporidia. Plant extracts have a general anti-inflammatory effect and can protect the overall health of the digestive tract in young ruminants. Coccidia are frequently found on cattle and sheep farms. A Danish study involving 25 organic farms found coccidia in all herds and signs of coccidiosis in 88% of the calves examined. Parasites damage epithelial cells in