Coccidiosis, which is caused by the massive proliferation of the Eimeria organism within intestinal epithelial cells, remains a common poultry disease that causes widespread economic losses. The replication of this parasite causes huge damage to the intestinal mucosa. This, of course, negatively impacts nutrient digestion and absorption, reducing chicken growth rate and affecting overall broiler health. While current control strategies focus on the use of anticoccidial drugs and live vaccines

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