Field trial of a Caryospora species vaccine for controlling clinical coccidiosis in falcons.
A Caryospora species vaccine was prepared and used in an attempt to prevent infection and associated morbidity in falcons. A blind field trial was conducted, involving a vaccinated group of 20 birds and two control groups of seven and four birds, which were subsequently challenged with a live mixed-species vaccine. There was a statistically significant reduction in morbidity and shedding of oocysts in the vaccinated group compared with the control groups.
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Avian and Exotic Animal Department, Clockhouse Veterinary Hospital, Wallbridge, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 3TD.
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D000818:Animals; D003048:Coccidiosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D003049:Coccidiostats / Q000627:therapeutic use; D046093:Falconiformes; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D033661:Oocysts / Q000187:drug effects*; D016052:Protozoan Vaccines / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014227:Triazines / Q000627:therapeutic use
D003049:Coccidiostats; D016052:Protozoan Vaccines; D014227:Triazines; C036670:toltrazuril