Coccidiosis from Isospora suis is a leading cause of diarrhoea and mortality in neonatal piglets, requiring specific prevention and treatment approaches.
Neonatal coccidiosis causes profuse diarrhoea, dehydration, and significant mortality in affected piglets during their most vulnerable period. The welfare cost is acute and severe - affected piglets show obvious distress. Prevention through prophylactic treatment at 3-5 days is highly effective and standard of care on affected farms. Recognition of coccidiosis as a distinct disease requiring specific prevention rather than antibiotic treatment has improved welfare outcomes significantly.