Coccidiosis in chickens is primarily caused by organisms belonging to which genus?
Correct answer: A. Eimeria
- A. Eimeria
- B. Salmonella
- C. Mycoplasma
- D. Aspergillus
Explanation
Most important poultry coccidiosis is caused by species of Eimeria, which multiply in different parts of the intestinal tract. Salmonella is bacterial, Mycoplasma is a separate bacterial group, and Aspergillus causes fungal disease.
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