Coccidiosis, Sulmet or Corrid?

[dawg53]

Quote: Good info for future reference, including the link.

 

[Michael Apple]

Those are bovine specific coccidia.

Yup. You're right. I had to go back and refresh my memory. See previous link.

 

[casportpony]

Thanks. I've seen that site before. I might even have it bookmarked somewhere. It looks like we're stuck with Amprolium or Sulfa drugs. I had to refresh my memory. Here's another good source of coccidia info, especially Table 4 on this page: http://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/1138/coccidiosis-control

Amprol is best for species that are caecal, and Sulfa drugs are best for the species which are intestinal:

"Depending on the localization of lesions in intestines, the coccidioses are divided into caecal, induced by E. tenella, and small intestinal, induced by E. acervulina, E. brunetti, E. maxima, E. mitis, E. mivati, E. necatrix, E. praecox and E. nagani. In caecal coccidiosis, a marked typhlitis is present and haemorrhages are seen through the intestinal wall."

I think I found the site that you got that from, it's a good one with lots of graphic pictures:
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/6/diseases-of-poultry/206/coccidiosis

 

[casportpony]

Very good link, thanks!
For those that don't click on links, here is the table:

From: http://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/1138/coccidiosis-control
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Table 4 lists the drugs available for the treatment of coccidiosis in broilers, the manufacturer's recommended dosages, duration of therapy and type of coccidiosis most likely to respond favourably.

Table 4. Guidelines for Treatment of Coccidosis in Broiler Chickens1

Trade Name​

Active Ingredient​

Dosage & Treatment Duration2​

Type of Coccidiosis Most Likely to Respond Favourably
Amprol 9.6% oral solution​

Amprolium​

41 fl oz/gallon stock solution for 3-5 days; then 10.25 fl oz/gallon stock solution for 7 days​

Severe outbreaks of caecal coccidiosis
Amprol 9.6% oral solution​

Amprolium​

20.5 fl oz/gallon stock solution for 3-5 days; then 10.25 fl oz/gallon stock solution for 7 days​

Moderate outbreaks of caecal coccidiosis
Amprol 128 - 20% soluble powder​

Amprolium​

20 oz/gallon stock solution for 3-5 days; then 5 oz/gallon stock solution for 7 days​

Severe outbreaks of caecal coccidiosis
Amprol 128 - 20% soluble powder​

Amprolium​

10 oz/gallon stock solution for 3-5 days; then 5 oz/gallon stock solution for 7 days​

Moderate outbreaks of caecal coccidiosis
Albon - 12.5% drinking water solution & soluble powder​

Sulphadimethoxine​

0.05% in the drinking water for 6 consecutive days​

Outbreaks of intestinal coccidiosis
Various​

Sulphaquinoxaline​

0.04% in the drinking water for 2 days; off 3 days; 0.025% in the water for 2 days; off 3 days; 0.025% in the water for 2 days​

Severe outbreaks of intestinal coccidiosis
Various​

Sulphaquinoxaline​

0.025% in the drinking water for 2 days; off 3 days; on 2 days; off 3 days; on 2 days​

Moderate outbreaks of intestinal coccidiosis
Poultry Sulfa​

Sulphamethazine; Sulphamerazine; Sulphaquinoxaline​

0.04% solution for 2 days; plain water for 3 days; 0.4% solution for 2 days​

Coccidosis caused by E. necatrix or E. tenella​

1 Always read and strictly adhere to manufacturer's label directions for use and withdrawal periods
2 Dosages per gallon of stock solution based on medicator set to dispense 1 fl oz/gallon of drinking water.​

 

[casportpony]

Oh well, it looked better before I hit the submit button.

 

[seminolewind]

Looks pretty good!
I've used sulfadimethoxine and corrid at different times and both work. Sulfadimethoxine does have some antibiotic activity as well.
I think the important thing is to get a tsp and dribble some on the side of their beak, and let them lap some up. The sooner the better.

 

[Michael Apple]

Poultry
species Coccidia
species Location of coccidia infection
Fowl E. tenella
E. praecox
E. acervulina
E. mitis
E. maxima
E. mivati
E. necatrix
E. brunetti Caeca (or blind guts)
Duodenal loop and upper small intestine
Duodenal loop and upper small intestine
Small intestine
Small intestine
Upper small intestine
Small intestine and caeca
Lower small intestine and caeca
Turkey E. adenoides
E. maleagrimitis Lower small intestine
Duodenal loop and upper small intestine
Pheasant E. duodenalis
E. phasiana
E. dipersa Small intestine
Small intestine
Caeca

So, I'm seeing that Amprolium is effective against E.tenella, E. necatrix, E. brunetti, E. dipersa.
Sulfas are effective against the rest.

 

[Michael Apple]

I've always been cautious about Sulfa drugs with chicks. I've used amprolium more often with chicks than sulfas.

 

[casportpony]

Poultry
species Coccidia
species Location of coccidia infection
Fowl E. tenella
E. praecox
E. acervulina
E. mitis
E. maxima
E. mivati
E. necatrix
E. brunetti Caeca (or blind guts)
Duodenal loop and upper small intestine
Duodenal loop and upper small intestine
Small intestine
Small intestine
Upper small intestine
Small intestine and caeca
Lower small intestine and caeca
Turkey E. adenoides
E. maleagrimitis Lower small intestine
Duodenal loop and upper small intestine
Pheasant E. duodenalis
E. phasiana
E. dipersa Small intestine
Small intestine
Caeca

So, I'm seeing that Amprolium is effective against E.tenella, E. necatrix, E. brunetti, E. dipersa.
Sulfas are effective against the rest.

Anything for peafowl?

 

[Michael Apple]

Anything for peafowl?

I think the Pheasant family would be close enough.