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coccidiostat|kɒkˈsɪdɪəʊstæt|
[f. mod.L. coccidium + -stat.]
A substance administered to poultry to retard the growth and reproduction of pathogenic coccidia.
1959New Scientist 16 Apr. 832/2 During the last decade the list of coccidiostats..proved in field trials to be both safe and effective has grown rapidly. 1962Ibid. 2 Aug. 239 Chickens reared for laying must eventually be changed to unmedicated food..as the initial treatment with coccidiostats interferes with the birds' natural resistance to coccidiosis. 1968Ibid. 23 May 403/2 A new coccidiostat highly effective in extremely small doses against all nine species [of coccidia] has now received clearance. |