December 31 2009
From: http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/31/119306/Coccidiosis-controlled-with-single-dose.htm
SHEEP farmers can now prevent coccidiosis in lambs and protect liveweight gains by using a single treatment.
Baycox Sheep from Bayer Animal Health has been shown to be effective at killing the coccidial parasite and reducing shedding of coccidial oocysts, which then also lowers disease challenge to the rest of the flock.
Coccidiosis in lambs typically occurs at 4-6 weeks of age, although it can be seen earlier, explained Bayer.
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