Prevalence of Coccidia in sheep at the Bauchi Abattoir, Inkil, Bauchi state

Abstract

Coccidiosis is a disease that destroys the intestinal mucosa which is caused by the protozoa parasites of the genus Eimera or Isospora species. The symptoms include diarrhoea, fever, weight loss, emaciation and consequently, death. Many infections are subclinical (that is, not severe enough to cause readily observable symptoms). Coccidiosis is an economically important disease of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and also rabbits, in which the liver and intestine are affected. In dogs, cats, and horses, coccidiosis is less often diagnosed but can result in clinical illness.