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Poultry coccidiosis is caused by ''Eimeria'' species. The poultry industry has grown to its massive size through the development and administration of anticoccidial drugs. Most growing birds are fed compounded rations containing anticoccidial drugs which has radically reduced the deaths from coccidiosis bringing the mortality rate down to negligible levels. Careful management is needed to prevent decreased productivity from infection through decreased egg production, weight gain and feed conversion ratios.

Poultry coccidiosis is caused by ''[[Eimeria spp.|Eimeria]]'' species. The poultry industry has grown to its massive size through the development and administration of anticoccidial drugs. Most growing birds are fed compounded rations containing anticoccidial drugs which has radically reduced the deaths from coccidiosis bringing the mortality rate down to negligible levels. Careful management is needed to prevent decreased productivity from infection through decreased egg production, weight gain and feed conversion ratios.

Mammalian coccidiosis is usually associated with watery [[Intestine Diarrhoea - Pathology|diarrhoea]], dysentery and weight loss. It usually presents in young animals which are living in overcrowded and unhygienic conditions.

Mammalian coccidiosis is usually associated with watery [[Intestine Diarrhoea - Pathology|diarrhoea]], dysentery and weight loss. It usually presents in young animals which are living in overcrowded and unhygienic conditions.