Coccidial infections in ranch mink.
A field study was conducted from April through June of 1976 to determine whether coccidial infections adversely affect the growth and survivability of young mink. Two anticoccidials, lasalocid (62 mg/kg of feed) and an antibiotic-sulfonamide preparation (220 mg/kg of feed), were incorporated into a standard pelleted ration. Comparisons of weight gains, mortality, and oocyst numbers were made between control and treated groups. Treatment reduced mortality (P < 0.001) but did not significantly affect weight gains. The antibiotic-sulfonamide preparation and, to a lesser extent lasalocid, reduced oocyst discharge. Increased oocyst shedding was detected among adult female mink from parturition to weaning of their kits.
D000818:Animals; D001835:Body Weight; D003048:Coccidiosis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D007832:Lasalocid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008907:Mink / Q000469:parasitology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013449:Sulfonamides / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013449:Sulfonamides; D007832:Lasalocid