Cryptosporidia are parasites similar to coccidia that can also cause diarrhoea but at a slightly older age of 8 to 21 days. They can infect people and are also found in other species such as rats and mice.
Symptoms
Sows & Growers
- N/A
Piglets & Weaner
- Watery diarrhoea 8 – 21 days of age.
- Poor body condition – wasting.
- Dehydration.
- Inappetence.
Causes / Contributing factors
- Rats and mice.
- The main water supplies are sometimes infected.
- Poor hygiene.
- Dirty pens.
Diagnosis
This is made by examining faeces in the laboratory.