The estimation of economic losses due to coccidiosis in broiler chickens in Central Java, Indonesia

Abstract

Coccidiosis is an intestinal parasitic disease caused by Eimeria. The investation of Eimieria can negatively alter poultry health and reduce the productivity of poultry. Decreasing of broiler production can cause economic loss to the farmer and further to the domestic economic. This paper aimed to estimate the economic loss due to coccidiosis in broiler chicken in Central Java Province. The calculation was made based on two parameters: Epidemiologic parameter and economic parameter. The data for calculation was based on previous research data and current data. The estimation was calculated using two approaches: Direct and indirect method. The direct loss related to the production system cost and extra cost due to coccidiosis cases while indirect loss related to the economic loss in Central Java that could be affected by coccidiosis. The result showed that the direct loss estimation was Rp 3,371,408,383,426,- A nd indirect loss was Rp 141,430,086,-with a total estimation of economic loss in Central Java due to coccisiosis was Rp 3,371,549,813,512,-. This estimation indicates the importance of coccidiosis control program in poultry industry.