Coccidiosis Farming Note

Coccidiosis infection in young cattle reduces daily liveweight gain, increases the cost of cattle rearing and in severe cases can be fatal. If coccidiosis is present on a farm, implementing good management practices will reduce the threat of infection and improve the profitability of your youngstock rearing enterprise.

This Farming Note covers:

• What is coccidiosis?
• Its causes, symptoms and diagnosis
• Possible treatments and prevention methods

Issued June 2011.

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