Prevention/Controlling the Disease

• The first priority is to not allow the parasite to build up to dangerously high levels.
  • Having a low stock density and an outdoor lambing management system may reduce the risk.
  • Areas that contain shelter animals due to bad weather will need to be kept clean because it can become infected quickly.
  • Although early exposure to the parasite can help build immunity, lambs housed inside should be provided fresh bedding and litter.
  • Late lambs should not graze on pastures previously used by earlier lambs.
  • Creep feeds should be moved regularly to prevent build-up and prevent manure contamination.
  • Coccidiostats should be given prophylactically for 28 days in a row after lambs are put into a new environment.
  • Animals could be fed a ration with monensin.
  • Lambs should be selected from rams and ewes with good genetics.
  • Lambs should be kept on high protein diets to become less susceptible to infection.
  • When the disease was a problem in previous years, anti-coccidial drugs can be used before assumed outbreaks that contain:
    • Amprolium and Sulfur (Corid)
    • Chloretracycline
    • Decoquinate
    • Sulphadimidine
  • Oocysts can be killed by heat, direct sunlight, and drying.
  • Cleaning at high temperatures and allowing area to dry is recommended.  

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