Occurrence of Nervous Coccidiosis in Calves

Nervous coccidiosis is one of several neurological syndromes
that can occur in young calves.  Normally
calves that exhibit clinical enteric coccidiosis may experience this
neurological syndrome (Hauptmeier, L. D., Iowa Beef Center Report, April 1997).

Animal Husbandry Management for the Control of Bovine Coccidiosis

Management of bovine coccidiosis should be aimed at reducing and eliminating the number of oocysts the cattle are exposed to.  Since the oocysts are passed in the feces cattlemen should avoid feeding on the ground if at all possible.  Feeding     Read the rest

Coccidiosis Incidence in Commercial Feedlots

Rumensin® was first cleared by FDA for feedlot cattle in 1975 to improve feed efficiency.  The initial research indicated a 10% improvement in the feed to gain ratio with Rumensin in the ration at 30 g/ton.

 From 1974 to 1982,     Read the rest