Combating Coccidiosis: The Role of Advanced Feed Anticoccidials in Animal Health
Coccidiosis is a widespread and economically significant parasitic disease that affects a variety of livestock, especially poultry, cattle, and swine. Caused by protozoa of the genus Eimeria, coccidiosis leads to intestinal damage, reduced feed efficiency, poor growth rates, and even mortality in severe cases. As the global demand for animal protein continues to rise, managing coccidiosis effectively has become more crucial than ever for ensuring animal welfare, productivity, and profitability in the livestock industry.
Feed anticoccidials are chemical or ionophore compounds added to animal feed to prevent or control coccidiosis. These agents function by inhibiting various stages of the Eimeria life cycle, thereby reducing the severity of the infection and limiting environmental contamination with oocysts.
Among the strategies employed to combat this disease, the use of advanced feed anticoccidials has emerged as a cornerstone of modern livestock management. These feed additives, when properly formulated and administered, offer an effective means to control…