Disease Reference
Poultry
Overview
Coccidiosis is an enteric disease of poultry caused by Eimeria species.
Clinical Signs
Diarrhea, dehydration, weight loss, and reduced feed conversion.
Diagnosis
Fecal flotation and lesion scoring at post-mortem.
Treatment
Anticoccidial drugs such as amprolium and toltrazuril.
Prevention
Litter management and vaccination.