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Coccidiosis & How To Treat It - Treating the common condition in chickens is simple with Amprolium 200

One of the most common ailments chickens can suffer is coccidiosis. Coccidia are parasites on chickens, which infect the chicken's stomach tissue upon ingestion. Once attached to the tissue, the organism starts to multiply and spread. In severe cases, this will cause bleeding within the intestinal tract or cecal, which starts to have a negative impact on the animal's health. If left untreated, coccidia parasites can be fatal.

What Causes Coccidiosis in Chickens?

 Chickens that develop coccidiosis are infected via feces of other infected chickens. This is why an infection can spread so quickly, especially since the parasite shows up in the feces before other symptoms start to manifest. There are other strains of coccidiosis that affect other animals, but there is no evidence that a specific type of coccidia will jump from species to species.

The severity of the infection can vary depending on the amount of coccidia originally ingested and the overall health of the bird. Young birds are often more susceptible to coccidiosis because surviving birds will develop an immunity. The parasite is more likely to thrive in the warmer months, and it is commonly found in broilers and layers.

Symptoms of Coccidiosis in Chickens

Symptoms of coccidiosis can be detected early. Infected birds will often look dirty and act weak. This can cause them to be puffed up but have little movement. Chickens may also be pale and have a poor appetite. Advanced infections will manifest with bloody stool or other fecal discolouration.

Effective Treatment of Chicken Intestinal Parasites

The most effective way to treat coccidiosis in chickens is Amprolium 200, which is available in medicines like Coccidiostat. Coccidiostat can be used at the first sign of the infection. It comes as a powder, which can then be added to the water supply according to the directions. Coccidiostat should be used continuously for up to a week, depending on the severity of the infection. The dosage should then be progressively reduce over the next two weeks in order to prevent any possible withdrawal. Coccidiostat can be used to effectively treat infected birds, but it can also be used as a preventative measure with otherwise healthy birds.

To control coccidiosis in chickens, keep the living conditions clean and change the water supply frequently. Good sanitation and nutrition are significant indicators in the prognosis of any coccidia infection. Treatment with Coccidiostat is important at the first sign of infection.

Amprolium Dosage For Chickens

The dose rate for Amprolium 200 for chickens is 5 grams to 4 litres of water.

Use permitted in egg production

Dosage:

• For Prevention: 30 g to 25 L water (240 mg / L) for 24 hrs every 4th day during periods of likely infection.
• For Treatment: 30 g to 25 L water (240 mg / L) continuously for 5 to 7 days; reduce to 15 g to 25 L for another 5 to 7 days; reduce to 8 g to 25 L for a further 5 to 7 days
• Chronic overdosing will result in birds losing muscle strength, which will be noted as lameness and twisted necks.
• Never give Amprolium with B group vitamins. Provide B group vitamins post treatment.