When Do Calves Get Coccidiosis?
Coccidiosis Is Seen in Animals up to Two Year's Old, and Is Particularly Common in Calves Between Three Weeks and Six Months of Age. Cattle Become Infected...
Coccidiosis is seen in animals up to two years old, and is particularly common in calves between three weeks and six months of age. Cattle become infected when placed in environments contaminated by older cattle or other infected calves.
What are the signs of coccidiosis in calves?
In general, coccidiosis affects the intestinal tract and creates symptoms associated with it. In mild cases, calves only have a watery diarrhea, but in most cases, blood is present in the feces. Straining, along with rapid dehydration, weight loss and anorexia (off feed), may be evident.
How does a calf get coccidiosis?
The coccidia live in the lower bowel, breed and shed oocysts (eggs) into the faeces. Infection occurs through calves eating infected pasture, feed, water, or from grooming themselves. Oocysts will be destroyed by drying and heat but can survive up to two years in moist conditions.
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