Coccidiosis
in poultry
Coccidiosis is the number one disease in poultry flocks globally. Coccidiosis is caused by single-celled parasites of the genus Emeria. Infection of the broiler flock starts when a chicken ingests a sporulated oocyst. As a results, one chicken can spread millions of oocysts in its feces. Coccidiosis causes severe diarrhea, weight loss, reduced egg production and high mortality.
The costs of Coccidiosis
Global revenue loss per year
Average cost per chicken
Loss of turnover per m2
Prevention is key
Learn about measures you can take that make impact
How cleaning combats coccidiosis
How disinfecting combats coccidiosis
How cleaning combats coccidiosis
Summary:
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Infections starts when a chicken ingests a sporulated oocyst. As a result, one chicken can spread millions of oocysts in its feces infecting the rest of the chain. Coccidiosis causes severe diarrhea, weight loss, reduced egg production and leads to high mortality rates.
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- How to reduce the germ pressure
- How to prevent infection from happening
- The importance of good detergent
- Why we recommend MS TopFoam
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How disinfecting combats coccidiosis
Summary:
Infection of the broiler flock starts when a chicken ingests a sporulated oocyst. As a result, one chicken can spread millions of oocysts in its feces infecting the rest of the flock.
Coccidiosis causes severe diarrhea, weight loss, reduced egg production and leads to high mortality rates.
Topics:
- How to reduce germ pressure.
- How to prevent the infection from spreading.
- Why it's important to use the right disinfectant.
- Why we recommend MS MegaDes Para.
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