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Coccidiosis. By: Casey Krupke. Coccidosis. A single cell organisms Not visible to naked eye Passed in stool It breaks open and releases eight sporozoites Coccidiosis is a bacteria. Symptoms. Watery diarrhea May be bloody Chickens will be dehydrated Chickens will lose weight.
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Coccidiosis By: Casey Krupke
Coccidosis • A single cell organisms • Not visible to naked eye • Passed in stool • It breaks open and releases eight sporozoites • Coccidiosis is a bacteria
Symptoms • Watery diarrhea • May be bloody • Chickens will be dehydrated • Chickens will lose weight
Prevention • Keep clean bedding in pens • Keep chickens clean • Keep chickens stress levels down • Keep pens dry
Resources • http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/images/avian_health/Picture9.gif • http://www.beaglesunlimited.com/beaglehealth_coccidiosis.htm • http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_coccidia.html