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What causes a coccidiosis outbreak if it’s not resistance?

Integrity Corner
18-03-2021 | | |
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In this video Thomas K. Jeffers will discuss what causes a coccidiosis outbreak if it’s not resistance, what would resistance look like?

Very few poultry veterinarians and diagnosticians today have actually seen a real coccidiosis outbreak, unless they were in practice prior to the 1970s when the ionophores transformed coccidiosis control without resistance problems.

Resistance in a population

Prior to that time, coccidiosis outbreaks in broilers medicated with chemical anticoccidials would be characterised by as much as 10 to 15% flock mortality on a daily basis, solely due to coccidiosis. Today, an increase in lesions and reduced FCR may occur due to factors on the farm that are not attributed to broad resistance. Proper ventilation and management of litter conditions to avoid oocyst build-up and sporulation is essential to control coccidiosis.

Also, one most bear in mind that ionophores work in concert with the immune system of the bird. So, any compromise to the immune system, such as infectious bursal disease, will compromise the effect of ionophores based on their anticoccidial performance.

An effective anticoccidial programme is dependent on management at the farm level. No anticoccidial programme can overcome poor farm management.

Videos 13 – 10 from the series can be viewed here:

Video 13: Why do people believe rotation is necessary?

Video 12: Why we don’t recommend ASTs

Video 11: How do we explain ionophore longevity?

Video 10: Is resistance an issue for anticoccidials?

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Integrity Corner
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Intestinal Integrity Corner, produced by Elanco, brings you insights into threats to broiler gut health and how to mitigate them with strategies for prevention, management and disease treatment that reduce reliance on medically important antibiotics. Elanco is committed to the poultry industry, delivering important scientific information about Intestinal Integrity, technical expertise, customer support and proven products such as Maxiban and Monteban. Maxiban and Monteban together form a trusted solution to maintain optimal enteric health resulting in efficient, healthy birds to promote safer food, better economic return and more brand assurance. Elanco is a global animal health company that develops products and knowledge services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets in more than 90 countries. Elanco creates innovative solutions through products and services that address the challenges of an ever-changing world and empower those who raise and care for animals. Visit the Elanco website for more information  

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