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Treatment Guides by Species

Tailored amprolium protocols for each animal—from backyard chickens to commercial cattle operations.

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Chicken Turkey Cattle (Calves) Goat Sheep Rabbit

Chicken

Backyard flocks are highly susceptible between 2–8 weeks old. Treat via drinking water for 5 days.

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⚠️ Clinical Signs

  • • Bloody or rusty droppings
  • • Decreased feed intake
  • • Pale combs
  • • Huddling near heat source

💊 Treatment

5-7 Day Course

Administer 2 teaspoons of 9.6% solution per gallon of drinking water for 5 days; follow with vitamins.

Always follow with vitamin supplementation

🛡️ Prevention

  • ✓ Keep brooder litter below 30% moisture
  • ✓ Raise waterers to back-height
  • ✓ Add fresh pine shavings weekly

Turkey

Turkeys drink less than chickens, so ensure medicated water is the only source.

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⚠️ Clinical Signs

  • • Watery droppings
  • • Ruffled feathers
  • • Reduced weight gain

💊 Treatment

5-7 Day Course

Use 2.5 teaspoons of 9.6% solution per gallon for 5 days.

Always follow with vitamin supplementation

🛡️ Prevention

  • ✓ Provide fresh litter weekly
  • ✓ Keep drinkers clean
  • ✓ Quarantine new birds

Cattle (Calves)

Calf coccidiosis peaks around weaning; oral drenches may be required.

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⚠️ Clinical Signs

  • • Bloody diarrhea
  • • Dehydration
  • • Straining

💊 Treatment

5-7 Day Course

Administer 10 mg/kg once daily by drench or medicated milk replacer for 5 days.

Always follow with vitamin supplementation

🛡️ Prevention

  • ✓ Sanitize hutches between calves
  • ✓ Reduce stocking density
  • ✓ Provide coccidiostat feed

Goat

Kids often face growth setbacks; preventive dosing advisable.

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⚠️ Clinical Signs

  • • Pastiness around tail
  • • Rough coat
  • • Weight loss

💊 Treatment

5-7 Day Course

10 mg/kg orally once daily for 5 days.

Always follow with vitamin supplementation

🛡️ Prevention

  • ✓ Keep pens dry
  • ✓ Rotate pastures
  • ✓ Minimize stress during weaning

Sheep

Lamb coccidiosis can stunt growth; treat whole group during outbreaks.

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⚠️ Clinical Signs

  • • Green diarrhea
  • • Lethargy

💊 Treatment

5-7 Day Course

10 mg/kg orally once daily for 5 days.

Always follow with vitamin supplementation

🛡️ Prevention

  • ✓ Clean bedding frequently
  • ✓ Provide creep feed with a coccidiostat
  • ✓ Avoid overcrowding

Rabbit

Targets intestinal coccidiosis; maintain wire floors to reduce fecal contact.

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⚠️ Clinical Signs

  • • Soft stools
  • • Poor coat condition
  • • Reduced appetite

💊 Treatment

5-7 Day Course

0.012 mg/kg in drinking water for 7 days.

Always follow with vitamin supplementation

🛡️ Prevention

  • ✓ Keep cages clean
  • ✓ Provide fresh water daily
  • ✓ Isolate infected rabbits

Why Species-Specific Protocols Matter

Different Eimeria Species

Each animal host is affected by different Eimeria species with unique lifecycle characteristics, pathogenicity, and tissue tropism. Treatment protocols must account for these variations.

  • • Chickens: 9 species (E. tenella, E. necatrix most severe)
  • • Cattle: E. bovis, E. zuernii (hemorrhagic forms)
  • • Goats/Sheep: E. ovinoidalis, E. crandallis
  • • Rabbits: E. intestinalis (intestinal), E. stiedae (hepatic)

Physiological Differences

Water consumption, digestive physiology, and drug metabolism vary significantly across species, requiring adjusted dosing strategies.

  • • Water intake: Chickens drink 2x body weight/day; cattle 8-10% BW
  • • Rumen function: Ruminants metabolize drugs differently than monogastrics
  • • Age susceptibility: Young animals most vulnerable (immature immunity)
  • • Withdrawal times: Species-specific regulations for meat/milk/eggs

Quick Comparison Guide

Species Peak Risk Age Typical Dose Withdrawal (Meat) Primary Route
Chickens 2-8 weeks 125 mg/L water 24 hours Drinking water
Turkeys 3-12 weeks 125 mg/L water 24 hours Drinking water
Cattle 3 wks - 6 months 10 mg/kg/day 5 days Oral drench/milk
Goats 3-6 months 10 mg/kg/day 5 days* Oral drench
Sheep 4-7 months 10 mg/kg/day 5 days* Oral drench
Rabbits 4-16 weeks 0.012 mg/kg Not established Drinking water

* Extra-label use in goats/sheep may have different regulatory requirements in your region

⚠️ Important Reminders

Veterinary Consultation

Always consult a veterinarian for proper diagnosis, especially in cases of severe disease or when treating valuable breeding stock.

Withdrawal Times

Observe species-specific withdrawal periods before slaughter or selling eggs/milk. Check your local regulations for compliance.

Prevention First

Good management and biosecurity prevent most outbreaks. Treatment is most effective when combined with environmental control measures.

Accurate Dosing

Use our dosage calculator for precise measurements. Underdosing reduces efficacy; overdosing risks thiamine deficiency.

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