Coccidiosis of rabbits

Review

Authors

  • Csongor Demeter Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Zoltán László Német University of Veterinary Medicine; corresponding author, e-mail: nemet.zoltan@univet.hu
  • Anett Demeter-Jeremiás S&K-Lap Ltd, e-mail: jeremias.anett@sklap.hu
  • Zsolt Gerencsér Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • András Mayer Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Máté Sándor S&K-Lap Ltd
  • Zsolt Matics Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31914/aak.4628

Keywords:

Rabbit, Coccidiosis, Eimeria, Parasitology

Abstract

The most common disease in growing rabbits is diarrhoea, in the development of which parasites can also play a role in addition to bacteria. Among endoparasites, Eimeria species responsible for coccidiosis are detected in most cases in the digestive system of rabbits. This review collects and discuss the scientific literature on different Eimeria species identified in rabbits, such as their life cycles and pathogeneity or their location in the different parts of the digestive system, and possible alternatives to prevention and treatment.

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Published

2024-03-06

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Coccidiosis of rabbits: Review. (2024). ACTA AGRARIA KAPOSVARIENSIS, 27(1-2), 51-65. https://doi.org/10.31914/aak.4628

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