FEEDING FACTS
Coccidia:
Prevention is the Key
Coccidia can be a problem in most livestock species. Coccidiosis is caused by a group of single-celled protozoa that are found in the environment. Some are harmful and some are not. Coccidia strains are typically species-specific, though there is some limited crossover between sheep and goats. Some level of coccidia is almost always present in most herds or flocks. Almost all animals carry coccidia and it is generally passed from animal to animal through manure. 14
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Some animals, especially goats, like to climb into feed troughs and that process contaminates feed or water sources and spreads the coccidia to younger animals who are more likely to have issues with coccidia. There are several options for preventing coccidia but the most used are feed-through products that try to prevent coccidia outbreaks rather than treating after problems arise. Bovatec, Deccox and Rumensin are all good options for preventing coccidia in ruminant animals and one of those along with general sanitation
