Fecal float positive for cestode, protozoa

[m1marin]

Hello. Our hens' fecal float came back positive for cestode protozoa. Our vet prescribed Corid (3ml/gal) for 5 days. I assume that's for the protozoa, and FWIW our hens don't show any signs of bloody stools (cocci). Just some slightly runny poo.

I had to look up cestode to figure out that it's tapeworms. Are there any medications that are effective for tapeworms?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Eggcessive]

Praziquantel is pretty effective. I will look up some info and get back to you.

 

[Eggcessive]

Equimax can be given at 0.03 ml per pound for tapeworms. Here is a thread, and see post 11:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/tapeworm-help.1085197/page-2

 

[Kiki]

It's pretty common for one to never see blood with Coccidiosis.
You may find this interesting:
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/helminthiasis/overview-of-helminthiasis-in-poultry
and
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9706082

 

[m1marin]

Thanks @Eggcessive @KikisGirls

 

[Eggcessive]

I would give 10 ml per gallon of water of Corid liquid for coccidiosis.

 

[dawg53]

Equimax horse paste will take care of tapeworms, redose in 10-14 days after the initial dosing. Insects are the host for tapeworm infections in poultry.