Cocddiosis is an intestinal disease usually seen in calves aged from three weeks to six months.Infection is chiefly dependent on the level of challenge and their immune status.Failure to control the disease can hit growth rates and delay the onset of puberty, leading to milk loss production in dairy calves.However, tactical use of licensed products and methods to reduce environmental contamination can help keep its cause - mainly the protozoal parasite Eimeria - in check.Vet Oliver Tilling from Shepton Veterinary Group answers some key questions.
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