Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestinal tract of animals caused by coccidia, which is a protozoa. In other words it is an proliferation/overgrowth of coccidia (protozoan parasite) that is causing damage to the intestinal tract..
Coccidia is the parasite (a protozoa). Sometimes you hear people call coccidia "cocci", but that is incorrect.
NOT coccidia is Cocci, a bacterium, so that is a totally different thing then the parasite/protozoa we call Coccidia. We usually know what one means when they say Cocci, but its good to use the proper term in case you really mean cocci the bacterium and not coccidia the parasite...
Prevention is better then treatment in many things, especially Coccidia. Coccidia often causes irreversible damage...unthrifty animals..stunt growth.
DO NOT RELY ON MEDICATED FEEDS !!
There is no way to be sure your goats are eating enough to help and in small amounts can actually cause a resistance...Starting preventive at 3 weeks old through weening is your best option.
Dark black smelly runny poop, hunched, lethargic, looks so skinny and off feed. The infection has begun. Coccidia leaves scars in the intestines which can prevent absorption of nutrients. The sooner you get it under control the better recovery you will see...
Once your goat is dealing with coccidia, along with treatment you can add GI soother to help reduce inflammation of the intestines..1/2-1 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, ginger, cinnamon, ACV and molasses in enough water to drench once or twice daily. Banamine maybe needed if the goat is in pain. Pepto can sooth the tummy and help dry the bum. Addressing dehydration is a must by adding electrolytes, bottle, drench or tub if needed. B complex supports the body and should be given daily. There are many article on Coccidia and so I will not re write the whole sha-bang but encourage you to do some reading. Here is a link to get you started. http://www.tennesseemeatgoats.com/a...
Coccidia is the parasite (a protozoa). Sometimes you hear people call coccidia "cocci", but that is incorrect.
NOT coccidia is Cocci, a bacterium, so that is a totally different thing then the parasite/protozoa we call Coccidia. We usually know what one means when they say Cocci, but its good to use the proper term in case you really mean cocci the bacterium and not coccidia the parasite...
Prevention is better then treatment in many things, especially Coccidia. Coccidia often causes irreversible damage...unthrifty animals..stunt growth.
DO NOT RELY ON MEDICATED FEEDS !!
There is no way to be sure your goats are eating enough to help and in small amounts can actually cause a resistance...Starting preventive at 3 weeks old through weening is your best option.
Dark black smelly runny poop, hunched, lethargic, looks so skinny and off feed. The infection has begun. Coccidia leaves scars in the intestines which can prevent absorption of nutrients. The sooner you get it under control the better recovery you will see...
Once your goat is dealing with coccidia, along with treatment you can add GI soother to help reduce inflammation of the intestines..1/2-1 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, ginger, cinnamon, ACV and molasses in enough water to drench once or twice daily. Banamine maybe needed if the goat is in pain. Pepto can sooth the tummy and help dry the bum. Addressing dehydration is a must by adding electrolytes, bottle, drench or tub if needed. B complex supports the body and should be given daily. There are many article on Coccidia and so I will not re write the whole sha-bang but encourage you to do some reading. Here is a link to get you started. http://www.tennesseemeatgoats.com/a...