Early signs of botulism are similar to Coccidiosis symptoms. If there's improvement daily, and the Cocci protozoa hopefully haven't done too much damage to the intestinal tract, then the meds are working. As a rule I know I have to change medication if I don't see improvement in 2-3 days. With Coccidiosis, I can't tell you how many posts I've seen of birds affected by this disease, where preventative treatment with Corid, starting from about 3 weeks of age, would have prevented it. 9 out of 10 times, they haven't assisted the bird in building resistance, fed too much variety other than medicated feed, or used cheap, low quality feed. They also listen to ridiculous notions from some people that apple cider vinegar, yogurt, or garlic will somehow remedy Coccidiosis.
Here's some reliable information about Coccidiosis:
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/1138/coccidiosis-control
All birds come in contact with this protozoa, and unless the numbers of protozoa are controlled, the bird will become overwhelmed by them. Amprolium has proven to be the medicinal controller of this disease since thiamine (vitamin B1) is needed by the protozoa to survive. Amprolium limits the uptake of this particular vitamin to the protozoa. Supplementing water with soluble probiotic and vitamin-mineral powder benefits the flock after any medication or antibiotic therapy, just as it does on a regular basis (3 times a week).
Here's some reliable information about Coccidiosis:
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/1138/coccidiosis-control
All birds come in contact with this protozoa, and unless the numbers of protozoa are controlled, the bird will become overwhelmed by them. Amprolium has proven to be the medicinal controller of this disease since thiamine (vitamin B1) is needed by the protozoa to survive. Amprolium limits the uptake of this particular vitamin to the protozoa. Supplementing water with soluble probiotic and vitamin-mineral powder benefits the flock after any medication or antibiotic therapy, just as it does on a regular basis (3 times a week).
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