Coccidiosis in rabbits: A guide for the differential diagnosis of Eimerk

摘要

Coccidiosis caused by different species of the protozoan parasite, Eimeria is one the most important diseases affecting all age groups and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in rabbits. In commercially reared rabbits, coccidiosis occurs in subclinical form leading to growth retardation and alterred feed conversion. Studies on coccidiosis as a clinical entity has been well studied in rabbits but information on coccidial species and differential diagnosis is hardly attempted. The present communication is an insight into the problem, the causative agent, differentical diagnosis and preventive measures for control of rabbit coccidiosis.