Managing coccidiosis improves the bottom line

摘要

Caused by Isospora suis, coccidiosis is one of the most common causes of scours in piglets up to three weeks of age, causing significant long-term performance implications on affected units.Rod Wood, from Shropshire Farm Vets, says his mixed practice sees coccidiosis on many livestock farms. "Despite having only a small number of pig units on our patch, it's a common disease,causing scour and ill thrift," he adds.