Difference between revisions of "Coccidiosis - Rabbit"
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**2 in the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]] | **2 in the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]] | ||
**1 in the bile duct | **1 in the bile duct | ||
| − | *''Eimeria steidae'' | + | *''[[Eimeria spp.|Eimeria]] steidae'' |
**Parasitises the bile duct epithelium | **Parasitises the bile duct epithelium | ||
**Travels via the bile duct to the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] where it forms large white nodules | **Travels via the bile duct to the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] where it forms large white nodules | ||
Revision as of 22:52, 8 April 2010
- Eimeria steidae
- Serious disease of both pet and farmed rabbits
- Treatment is by administration of drugs in drinking water
- E.g. Toltrazuril
- Hygiene is the best method of prevention to prevent sporocysts from sporulating
- Medicated feed can be used in commercial units
- E.g. Rabenidine