Definition of coccidiostat in English:
coccidiostat
noun kɒkˈsɪdɪə(ʊ)statkäkˈsidēōˌstat
Veterinary Medicine A substance administered to poultry or cattle to retard the growth and reproduction of coccidian parasites.
Example sentencesExamples
- Broilers must not be given coccidiostats within a few days of slaughter for human consumption.
- The dried product containing the coccidiostat is admixed with the normal feed ration and fed to the animal.
- As a result of this contamination, residues of coccidiostats might appear in animal products like eggs or meat.
- Several factors may cause an outbreak of coccidiosis, even if a coccidiostat is present in the ration.
- Starter mash for chicks and poults usually has amprolium added, which is a coccidiostat.