Today, we are talking with Poultry Veterinarian, Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo about Coccidiosis, also known as Coxy. For good reason too, Coccidiosis is one of the most common diseases, and can have a huge effect on your strain. For example, coccidiosis affects all backyard breeders. It affects how your offspring grow and develop. And, it can have an effect on your overall strain.
For the first few weeks, the offspring look good and healthy. All of a sudden (usually at 3 weeks of age) the offspring start looking droopy, feathers fluffed up. Then you start seeing bloody droppings. That’s when you know you are in trouble.
Topics we discuss, include:
- What is Coccidia? —- And – What’s the main cause of Coccidiosis?
- How is Coccidiosis Spread?
- What is the Incubation time – Age of infection?
- Percentage affected?
- Other diseases coccidiosis resembles?
- What are the Symptoms of coccidiosis?
- As breeders – what can we do to Prevent the spread and infection of Coccidiosis?
- How to Prevent and control coccidiosis.
- What is the best Treatment for Coccidiosis?
- Vaccines and Vaccination programs?
- Medications?
- Natural treatments?
We also Answer our members questions, Which I believe you will find interesting and relatable.
Poultry Health | School of Veterinary Medicine Links:
- UC Davis Website: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/poultry-health
- Have a question or concern about your poultry? Contact one of our experts at poultry@ucdavis.edu!
New Gamefowl Wellness program for your birds!
- A gamefowl wellness program will be designed to address education, outreach and surveillance in game bird flocks. Scientific terminology will be broken down in a practical message to keep owners educated and engaged.
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