An agroecological model for coccidiosis in family poultry farming

In the project region’s family poultry farming, neither the prevalence of coccidiosis nor the species of the Eimeria parasite present are known. Understanding the environmental conditions in which birds are raised is strategic to controlling the disease. Therefore, a survey of family poultry farming was carried out in the project regions of Chile and Argentina, to know in detail the practices of poultry management, the facilities, the typology of the producers, etc. At the same time, samples were obtained to assess the status of the disease and recognize it as a potential factor for decreasing productivity in family farms.
Based on these results, an agroecological model will be designed for assessing coccidiosis by adapting existing technologies, including good management and animal well-being practices and, according to experimental results, the use of natural compounds (origanum, garlic and/or black acacia) to control the disease. Then, the productive model developed will be promoted through training, technical assistance and the use of media in the regions involved.