Coccidiosis

• Protozoal disease that effects the intestinal tract.
• Characterized by hemorrhagic enteritis
• Incubation period: 4-7 days

a) Etiology:

• Eimeria tenella

b) Symptoms:

• Sudden onset of bloody diarrhea
• Fever followed by dehydration, emaciation and death
• Comb and wattles become pale
• Death of 5^th-7^th day of infection
• Loss of egg production

c) Prevention:

• Isolation of animal from herd
• Prevent over crowding
• Proper management of diet