What are Coccidiosis?

Signs and Symptoms of Coccidiosis in Your Flock

Chickens have all different variations of droppings, in fact, there's a lot to learn from observing your chickens' scat.
For the sake of simplicity, however, we are going to focus on the symptoms of coccidiosis specifically. 

Blood in your chickens' droppings is typically the first sign of coccidiosis in your chickens. However, blood may also exist after laying an unusually large egg, so before you assume it's the deadly protozoa, check the nesting box for eggs that are a little larger than usual. They will often have blood on them as well.

Aside from blood in the droppings, watch for the following symptoms:

• Diarrhea
• Lethargy
• Cold appearance
• Feathers fluffed up or ruffled
• Rapid weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Withdrawn from flock
• Pale combs and wattles
• Reduction in egg production

While these symptoms may be the cause of other problems, coupled with blood in the droppings makes a strong case for coccidiosis. 

If you aren't sure, you can always enlist your poultry-savvy veterinarian, or call ahead to ask to have the droppings tested for coccidiosis.

Coccidiosis is a deadly illness. Parasitic protozoa can damage the digestive system so severely, that the host animal will not survive without treatment. 

And even those that are treated in time may never be the same. They may not lay as many eggs as before or be more prone to illnesses in the future due to the damage of the intestines. 

Preventing Coccidiosis Among Your Flock

Coccidiosis moves quickly, and once the symptoms are visible, your chicken is already in distress and the rest of your flock is at risk. Since coccidiosis is spread through feces, you've probably already guessed that it can be prevented with good flock and coop hygiene. 
 

Medicated Feed

I know you may prefer the idea of organic or natural chick feeds for your babies, but there's a strong argument to make for medicated starter feed. Young chicks do not have a strong immunity built up, and medicated feed helps support their immune systems so that they have a fighting chance if they are introduced to coccidiosis. 

Conclusion

Prevention is always key when it comes to any chicken illnesses or parasites. A clean coop can keep your chickens comfy and healthy. And if your flock does happen to come down with a bout of coccidiosis, rest assured that if you act fast, everyone can get back to normal in time. 

A medicated feed additive that prevents coccidiosis with an exceptionally low dose, and helps protect intestinal integrity in broilers and turkeys

Reducing coccidiosis pressure in broilers, and turkeys with an exceptionally low dose and a high margin of safety makes Nuoqiu 0.5%(Diclazuril premix 0.5%) the ideal anticoccidial for multispecies feed mills.

Nuoqiu 0.5% (Diclazuril premix 0.5%)
Premix for broilers during starter phase and grower phase

Product Features

Product Information
 

INDICATIONS:

Broiler chickens: For the prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria tenella, E. necatrix, E. acervulina, E. brunetti, E. mitis (mivati) and E. maxima.

Because diclazuril is effective against E. maxima later in its life cycle, subclinical intestinal lesions may be present for a short time after infection. Diclazuril was shown in studies to reduce lesion scores and improve performance and health of birds challenged with E. maxima. 

Growing Turkeys: For the prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria adenoeides, E. gallopavonis and E. meleagrimitis.

IMPORTANT: MUST BE THOROUGHLY MIXED INTO POULTRY FEEDS BEFORE USE.

DIRECTIONS:

To manufacture a Type C medicated feed directly from the Type A medicated article: Thoroughly mix 200g of Nuoqiu 0.5%(0.5% diclazuril) into each ton of complete feed to provide 200g/ton (1 ppm) of diclazuril (use level). It is recommended that an intermediate mix containing one part Nuoqiu 0.5%(0.5% diclazuril) and not less than nine parts appropriate feed ingredient be thoroughly mixed before incorporation into the final feed.

To manufacture a Type B medicated feed and then a Type C medicated feed: Thoroughly mix 200 lbs of Nuoqiu 0.5% (0.5% diclazuril) with 1800 lbs unmedicated feed to produce 2000 lbs of Type B medicated feed containing 182 g/ton (200 ppm) diclazuril. Thoroughly mix 10 lbs of the resulting Type B medicated feed with 1990 lbs of unmedicated feed to produce 2000 lbs of Type C medicated feed containing 0.91 g/ton (1 ppm) diclazuril. The resulting Type C medicated feed should be fed continuously as the sole ration.

CAUTION: Do not feed to breeding turkeys.

WITHDRAWAL PERIODS AND RESIDUE WARNINGS

No withdrawal period is required when used according to labeling. Do not feed to birds producing eggs for human consumption.

Use Only as Directed

TARGET SPECIES
Broilers, chickens reared for laying, turkeys for fattening, rabbits for fattening and breeding and guinea fowls.
SIDE EFFECTS
None under correct use of the product. The product has a high degree of safety margin in the target species.

MANUFACTURE FLOW CHART

Method of Analysis
Diclazuril Premix

This product mixes Diclazuril carried on bran, deproteinated soya and etc which contains Diclazuril (C₁₇H₉Cl₃N₄O₂) and should be 90.0~110.0% of labeled amount.

[ Identification] 
1) Taking 1ml sample solution of assaying item add 2~3 drops of 10% Tetrabutyl Ammonium Hydroxide solution and then show golden yellow color.
  
2) In the chromatogram recorded in assaying item, the retention time of main peak of sample solution is same as control solution's.
[ Examination] 
Loss on drying  Taking this product dry for four hours under the temperature 105C°. The loss weight should not exceed 10.0%.
   
[Others]  
It should meet the requirement to the related regulations in the premix item.
[ Assaying]  To assay on high-performance liquid chromatography.
Chramatographic condition and systemic adaptation test   
Using C18h(5mm4.6×150) is filling material. Acetonitrile-0.2%phosphoric acid solution (57:53) is the mobile phase. The detection wavelength is 280nm. The number of theoretical plate is calculated by Diclazuril peak. It should not be low than 1500.

Preparation of control solution   
Taking the certain amount of Diclazuril control product weigh precisely and add dimethyl formamide to make the solution which 1ml contains 0.1mg. It is ready after shaking.
 [ Assaying Method]  
Taking precisely 20ml each of control solution and sample solution fill into the liquid chromatograph and record chromatogram. Calculating the peak area according to the external standard method.

Preparation of  sample solution   
(DMF as solvent)Taking the certain amount of Diclazuril premix (equal to Diclazuril 5mg) weigh precisely and add 50ml dimethyl formamide precisely in the conical flask with plug for 15 minuets magnetic stirring.  After filling, the primary filtrate is removed and taken the subsequent filtrate ready to use the solution which 1ml contains 0.1mg. It is ready after shaking.
[ Function and usage]  Antiprotozoan agent. Prevention chicken coccidia
[ Dosage]  Mix with feed for poultry  1000kg feed/1g (Diclazuril)
[ Storage]  Preservation under sun-shading, sealed and dry
 

TDS of Nuoqiu 0.5% ( Diclazuril Premix 0.5%)