Fatal Outbreak of Eimeriosis in a Rabbitry In Ibadan, Nigeria

Autor: Omadevuaye, T. O., Jarikre, T. A., Gurumyen, G. Y., Anike, W. U., Adewole Adekola, Emikpe, B. O.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: African Journal of Biomedical Research; Vol. 23 No. 1 (2020): January Issue; 127-129
Scopus-Elsevier
ISSN: 1119-5096
Popis: This report investigates an outbreak of coccidiosis in a rabbitry in Ibadan, Nigeria. The rabbits were raised in a commercial breeder rabbitry with a total stock of 700 rabbits. The duration of mortality was 5 days, with an average of 140 rabbits per day giving a total of 635 (85%) mortalities. Clinical signs, necropsy findings, cytological, Histopathological and confirmatory diagnosis were reported and discussed. This case report further showed that coccidiosis in rabbitry is still a serious problem which should be monitored and controlled.
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