what is it
coccidia
- Thread starter chews chooks
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Single cell protozoa type parasite that affects the intestinal tract.
The oocysts pass in the stool and must have moist soil or bedding to mature and reinfect.
The best defense is dry litter and full feeders until birds develop resistance.
The oocysts pass in the stool and must have moist soil or bedding to mature and reinfect.
The best defense is dry litter and full feeders until birds develop resistance.
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