Enrofloxacin (baytril) for Coccidiosis

[Bhatta]

Can enrofloxacin (baytril) be effective against Coccidiosis? The description of the med says it is antibacterial. Coccidiosis is a protozoa. But some of the members here suggested baytril for coccidiosis.
The following link (http://www.mfgouldianfinches.com/Issues ... sites.html) also says that enrofloxacin is now used for coccidiosis. Some boarders recommended sulfa drug for coccidiosis. Sulfa drug, again, is another popular antibacterial (so far I know) not anti protozoa.
Experienced members please comment.

[debbie276]

Baytril (active ingredient: enrofloxacin) is an antibiotic and Baycox (active ingredient: Toltrazuril) is an anticoccidial parasiticide.

On that website is says: "Baycox, which is no longer readily available, was once the best cure for coccidia. Enrofloxin is now usually prescribed."

I think maybe she got baycox and baytril confused.


http://www3.telus.net/npaw/gchf03.html

Name: Enrofloxacin (Commercial name: Baytril)
Description: Enrofloxacin is a synthetic chemotherapeutic agent from the quinolone class of drugs. It has antibacterial activity against a broad spectrum of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. it is rapidly absorbed and penetrates all body tissues well.
Usage: Enrofloxacin can be used with any bacterial infection showing susceptibility to the drug.
Adverse reactions: Enrofloxacin causes increased mortality in the egg when the hen is treated during egg formation. It will cause cartilage abnormalities in growing squabs, especially during the lst week to 10 days of age. This, however, is not always seen.
Dosage: 5 - 10 mg/bird divided daily for 7 - 14 days. 150 - 600 mg/gallon for 7 - 14 days.
Comments: Probably the best drug we have for the Gram negative infections of pigeons -- E. coli and paratyphoid infections. It is the only drug shown to prevent recurrence of shedding in most cases of salmonella infection at 6 mg/lb for 10 days. We assume that this means the carrier state has been eliminated in these birds. The liquid water-soluble form is available in Canada. Tablets are not water soluble.

And here are the COCCIDIOSTATS

Name: Amprolium (Commercial names: Corid, Amprol)
Description: Amprolium is a chemical that is very similar to thiamine (vitamin B1) in structure. It is coccidiostatic by substituting for thiamine during the coccidia life cycle.
Usage: As a coccidiostat.
Adverse reactions: None that are common.
Dosage: 1 teaspoon/gallon (20% powder) for 3 - 5 days. 6 - 12 mL/gallon (9% solution) for 3 - 5 days.
Comments: Amprolium is highly effective, can be mixed with other drugs, and doesn't seem to affect performance. It is considered by many to be the drug of choice for coccidiosis. Vitamins should not be used during treatment, but are recommended by many after treatment.

Name: Sulfamethazine (Commercial name: Sulmet)
Description: Sulfamethazine is a sulfa drug that is coccidiostatic.
Usage: As a coccidiostat.
Adverse reactions: May decrease vigor when used for the full course of treatment.
Dosage: 1 tablespoon/gallon for 3 - 5 days.
Comments: A popular coccidiostat but no better than amprolium in most cases. Birds typically become listless during treatment (full 5 days of treatment) and therefore it is not recommended for use during racing.

[Bhatta]

debbie276

Amprolium is the main agent in coccicare (http://www.morningbirdproducts.com/prod ... icare.html), but it is for prevention not to cure infected bird. Am I right? I have coccicare. Will it be effective for infected bird?

Please guide me what to do. Can I use Sulfamethooxazole 200mg with Trimethoprim 40mg/5ml for infected bird? This drug is widely available in India. I have enrofloxacin as well. Can I mix both.

[debbie276]

No expert but as I understand it with Amprolium you only put it in remission. For a cure you must use Trimethaprim Sulfa as explain here: https://ladygouldian.com/content/water- ... aged-birds

[Bhatta]

Thanks Debbie, I shall try Sulfamethooxazole 200mg with Trimethoprim 40mg. Actually, I have purchased 14 blue gouldians for my new aviary. But after purchase I found that birds have coccidiosis. I have initially applied coccicare but no improvements seen. I lost 5 of them. You can feel my condition. The seller is not receiving my phone call. I searched for baycox in every local pet shop but did not get. Birds are pooping like water stream, loosing weight, their bally is extremely enlarged, vent is dirty and yellowish. Only God can do something for me.

[debbie276]

So sorry
Sending prayers your way for a complete recovery