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Abstract Forty five broiler farms were monitored for suspected coccidiosis in five governorates (Giza, Menia, Fayoum, Ismailia and Kalubia) based on clinical examination, pathological examination and laboratory examination of litter and dead chicks from the monitored farms as well as histopathological examination. The overall percentage of coccidiosis among the examined farms was 68.8%. Cecal coccidiosis constituted 40%, intestinal coccidiosis constituted 3% and mixed infection was the predominant 57 % of positive cases of coccidiosis. Incidence of coccidiosis in the examined farms in different govemorates were 60%, 62.5%, 85.7%, 71.4% and 75% in Giza, Menia, Fayoum, Ismailia and Kalubia governorates respectively.E.tenella and E.necatrix were identified. f Diclazuril, amprolium plus ethopabate and monensin sodium were evaluated as preventive measure against field isolated E.tenella under floor pen condition. Toltrazuril, amprolium and sulphaquinoxaline were evaluated as in water treatments of cecal coccidiosis in broilers similar to field condition. |