New Paths to Sustainability in Cattle

The beef supply chain is complex and under constant improvement, and these improvements have made the U.S. cattle industry a global sustainability leader.

Coccidiosis is a protozoan parasite that can affect the intestines of domestic meat-producing and egg-producing poultry. Morbidity can affect entire flocks, and mortality rates can reach as high as 50%. Anti-coccidiosis treatments, including synthetic drugs, ionophores, vaccines, and holistic farm management approaches, are essential to reducing mortality, improving animal welfare, and minimizing the ecological footprint of poultry production.