Coccidiostat
Coccidiostat
Coccidiostat (/koʊˌsiːdiːoʊˈstæt/) is a type of antimicrobial agent that is added to the feed of poultry and other animals to prevent coccidiosis, a parasitic disease caused by the Coccidia genus of microscopic, spore-forming, single-celled obligate parasites.
Etymology
The term "Coccidiostat" is derived from the name of the genus Coccidia, which is the group of parasites that the drug is designed to combat, and the suffix "-stat", which is derived from the Latin stare, meaning "to stand" or "to halt".
Usage
Coccidiostats are used in the poultry industry to control coccidiosis, a major parasitic disease that affects poultry worldwide. They are typically added to the feed of the animals in small quantities. The use of coccidiostats has been shown to improve the health and productivity of poultry flocks by reducing the incidence of coccidiosis.
Types of Coccidiostats
There are several types of coccidiostats, including Ionophores, which are naturally occurring compounds that disrupt the life cycle of the parasite, and Chemical Coccidiostats, which are synthetic compounds that inhibit the growth of the parasite.
Related Terms
- Coccidiosis: A parasitic disease caused by the Coccidia genus of microscopic, spore-forming, single-celled obligate parasites.
- Ionophores: A type of coccidiostat that disrupts the life cycle of the parasite.
- Chemical Coccidiostats: A type of coccidiostat that inhibits the growth of the parasite.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coccidiostat
- Wikipedia's article - Coccidiostat
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