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Coccidiosis mechanisms animated

January 28, 2020

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Veterinarian Expert

A single ingested coccidia oocyst can result in the destruction of 50 million cells in the lining of the intestine. Here, we've animated the parasite's mechanisms and lifecycle to show exactly what's happening under the bonnet.

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A single ingested coccidia oocyst can result in the destruction of 50 million cells in the lining of the intestine. Here, we've animated the parasite's mechanisms and lifecycle to show exactly what's happening under the bonnet.

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