Coccidiosis cases in cattle in Turkey

Coccidiosis is a protozoan disease of the Eimeriidae family, mostly caused by Eimeria species, sometimes Isospora species, seen in all domestic and wild animals, especially in young animals, which can result in hemorrhagic diarrhea, depression, weakening, weight loss, and sometimes death. Eimeria bovis, E. zuernii, E. auburnensis, E. ellipsoidalis, and E. alabamensis cause clinical coccidiosis by showing pathogenic properties. The disease is more important for young people. In its diagnosis, the age of the animal, the hygienic condition of the environment and clinical signs are evaluated. Clinical findings and stool consistency in calves and calves are also important in diagnosis. In the treatment of coccidiosis is based on the principles of killing the causative agent or preventing its development, eliminating fluid loss, and treating secondary infections. The treatment of coccidiosis in calves naturally infected with E. zuernii and E. bovis, oral administration of 15mg/kg dose of toltrazuril is reported to be very effective and reduces economic losses by positively affecting the growth performance of animals. In studies conducted in our country, 11 Eimeria and 1 Isospora species have been found in cattle. In studies on bovine coccidiosis in Turkey, the prevalence of Eimeria species in calves and calves was found to be 16-93.3%. In line with the results obtained, it has been observed that coccidiosis continues to be a problem even in cattle farms with relatively good care and feeding conditions in Turkey. It was concluded that routine checks should be made in the enterprises, necessary precautions should be taken and hygiene rules should be followed.