Coccidiosis
Coccidiosis can occur wherever cattle are raised and is highly
infectious. The most well-known sign of coccidiosis is bloody
diarrhoea. However, up to 95% of infected calves show no sign
of this but are still affected by this disease.
Symptoms of coccidiosis can include:
- Loss of appetite
- Reduced feed intake
- Retarded growth
- Dehydration
- Secondary infections
- Watery diarrhoea accompanied by mucus, straining and blood
Symptoms are often subtle and easily overlooked. However,
damage caused to the gut surface means there is a lower feed
conversion rate. This and a reduced appetite lead to retarded
growth, preventing calves from reaching their full potential.
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Baycox C
Baycox C is for the treatment and prevention of coccidiosis in cattle up to 9 months caused by Eimeria bovis or Eimeria zuernii. Coccidiosis typically occurs in cattle less than a year old causing diarrhoea which is often blood stained. Recently weaned calves are particularly susceptible to outbreaks of clinical disease. One dose is effective because it attacks all stages of the parasite in the animal.
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