Treatment for trichomoniasis in pigeons. Description and treatment of common diseases in pigeons. How to avoid diseases: preventive measures
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Prevention and treatment of pigeons from Trichomonosis
Trichomoniasis in birds is a fairly common disease among pigeons, but it also occurs in chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, ducks, and also in geese. Mostly young individuals aged from 2 weeks to 6 months are affected.
Poultry (pigeons) suffer more often from trichomoniasis in spring and summer. Infection occurs through the food canal. The most common causes of the disease are poor quality food and dirty drinking water. Sand, grain films or other coarse foreign particles contained in poor-quality feed can injure the protective coverings of the mucous membrane, allowing bacteria to enter the body
Trichomoniasis in pigeons, or more precisely its causative agent, can be found in all birds that have developed non-sterile immunity. By this concept, experts mean the following feature: trichomonas is diagnosed on the mucous membranes, but the pigeons do not get sick.
This is due to the fact that this microorganism, which is an infectious agent of the disease, is viable for a long time in a humid environment, which means it remains active, multiplying in drinking water, on the mucous membranes of the pharynx, larynx, crop and esophagus of poultry.
The incubation period for trichomoniasis in pigeons is from 6 to 15 days. Symptoms depend on the individual’s immunity and the virulence of the virus.
As veterinary practice shows, there are several forms of the disease in pigeons. In most cases, it manifests itself in damage to the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus and intestinal form. This is a fairly serious infection that responds well to timely treatment. If you miss time, the sick pigeon may die.
Symptoms observed when diagnosing trichomoniasis in pigeons
Lesions of the alimentary canal. Lethargy, immobility, open beak, increased saliva, mushy or dense neoplasms “yellow plugs” on the mucous membranes, increasing every day. Treatment started in a timely manner can save the bird from suffocation and death.
Intestinal form of trichomoniasis. In addition to the listed signs, the bird may have liquid litter with a pungent putrid odor, increased abdominal volume, body temperature decreases, the bird puffs up and huddles in heaps. Refusal of food, weight loss and death (the so-called “thin pigeon disease”)
These signs indicate the intestinal form of trichomoniasis in pigeons. Treatment for this form is quite difficult and often the sick individual dies.
Immunity to trichomoniasis occurs at later stages of the development of the disease, it is short-lived and when the body weakens, a new invasion may occur.
Treatment
To treat the disease in birds, the drug “” is used in the form of a solution. For young animals, 1 tablet per day for 5 days; for adults, 2.5 grams of the drug per 1 liter of water.
Also, the medicinal solution is instilled with a pipette both into the bird’s beak and into the crop, avoiding liquid getting into the lungs.
Scheme of preventive measures against trichomoniasis in pigeons
TM "Bios Animal»
- A month before pairing (steaming) we solder the pigeons “” t.m. "Bios Animal" 3-5 days.
- After the dove lays eggs, we solder the 2nd egg (45-50) a second time “” t.m. "Bios Animal" 3-5 days. Can be replaced with prophylaxis for pigeons aged 12-15 days, 1 tablet personally (by mouth) 2-3 days in a row + vitamins.
- When the pigeons reach the age of 35-45 days, we solder “” t.m. “Bios Animal” 3-5 days + vitamins or 1 tablet personally (by mouth) 2-3 days subtract + vitamins
- When the pigeons reach the age of 65-75 days, we solder “” t.m. “Bios Animal” 3-5 days + vitamins.
If you follow the above listed prevention schemes, the mortality rate of pigeons is reduced by 90%.
In ancient years, almost every autumn, many pigeons began to sneeze. From the literature I found out that most likely it is trichomoniasis. Apparently, it was spread by sparrows at the end of August, since there were incredibly many sneezing sparrows at that time. I did not use any treatment and everything went away on its own. Since I made the dovecote inaccessible to the chirping tribe, the problem of autumn sneezes has disappeared. But this year, to top off the whirlwind epidemic, I also got trichomoniasis.
The first case was back in the summer, when one of the drummer chicks fell ill and a classic “yellow plug” formed in its throat. The second chick was healthy. I regularly lubricated the throat of the sick man with Lugol's solution, but it did not help. One day I was too overzealous with the processing and the chick's throat began to bleed. He died within a minute.
The second one grew normally, I periodically examined it, but everything was fine. And suddenly, within three days, a terrible traffic jam develops and the chick dies.
I don’t remember whether I tried giving them trichopolum or not?
In the fall, at the very beginning of the whirlwind epidemic, a young postman suddenly fell ill. A plug formed on the inside of his lower jaw, causing his muzzle to simply swell and spread out. I began to stuff him with trichopolum, the swelling went away, but the birds immediately started spinning, then his legs became paralyzed, and he soon died.
Then one of the drummers started sneezing. Examination of the pharynx yielded nothing. all is clear. But the dove sneezed more and more intensely. I started feeding him Trichopolum and vitamins, but nothing helped. The pigeon began to lose weight quickly, and mucus accumulated in its beak. To top it off, he also spun it. Died.
In winter, a Chinese gull, placed in a separate cage in the room, suddenly sneezed. On the second day her legs gave out, and on the third day she was gone. Trichopolum did not help.
In December, another drummer sneezed on the balcony. I put him in a room and gave him a course of Trichopolum. By zero. I gave him Baytril. Same effect. The bird was becoming weaker, his throat was clean, there was no mucus, but in his windpipe there was a noticeable yellowish cheesy formation, similar to a yellow plug. However, it was impossible to lubricate it with anything, since the plug was right at the entrance to the trachea.
I tried an idiotic method - I started adding a little iodine to the water. The pigeon seemed to feel better. Although I was still breathing with difficulty and wheezing, I became more active and my appetite improved. But it turned out that his legs also gave out. Then he spun around. I was getting weaker every day, just becoming more apathetic. Recently died.
About four or five days ago, another pigeon sneezed at the drummers’ place. I looked through his throat, everything was clean. Two days later the sneezing went away and my throat was still clear. The day before yesterday I noticed that another drummer, the best breeding pigeon, had a muzzle that was somehow different, and a little off. The beak and nostrils were full of snot. Yesterday everything was normal, the pigeon was cheerful and active.
Today I decided to examine it carefully and discovered one yellowish spot, similar to trichomoniasis. Again I looked into the mouth of the pigeon that sneezed last week. And he has multiple lesions in his throat and a mouth full of mucus.
I stuffed both of them with a Trichopolum tablet and went online:
TRICHOMONOSIS OF PIGEONS (TRICHOMONOSIS DIPTHERIA, FLAGELLA INFECTION)Trichomoniasis is one of the widespread diseases of wild and domestic breeds of pigeons. It should be noted that this disease affects the young of many species of poultry. The cause of the disease is a flagellated microorganism from the order of protozoa - Trichomonas. The peculiarity of the pathogen is its ability to remain active for a long time in drinking water, but drying out causes its death. The causative agent of trichomoniasis is unstable in the external environment to unfavorable factors and disinfectants in normal dilutions. The main ability of the pathogen is the ability to exist and multiply for a long time on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, and goiter. The causative agent of trichomoniasis is found on the mucous membranes of all domestic pigeons, and the so-called non-sterile immunity is formed, i.e. immunity to infection of pigeons with the trichomoniasis pathogen. However, when feeding goiter milk, the pathogen enters the mucous membranes, and in the first days of feeding, adults infect the young.
The introduction of the pathogen also causes the feeding of low-quality feed containing sand and coarse grain films. They injure the mucous membranes and facilitate the penetration of Trichomonas.
The next route of infection is through young pigeons ingesting drinking water containing Trichomonas. It is possible for adult pigeons to be re-infected when a pigeon and a dove meet with their beaks.
Trichomonas can be found in young pigeons on the umbilical cord and paraumbilical ring when in the nest. The course and severity of the disease depends on several factors, and primarily on the virulence of Trichomonas and the natural resistance of the body.
Young animals mainly become ill between the 4th and 20th day of feeding. The worse the feeding conditions, the more often they are affected and the more severe the course of trichomoniasis.
There are several forms of trichomoniasis, but most of all this disease occurs in the pharynx, oral cavity, and esophagus. When infected, pigeons become motionless, sit in the nest with lowered wings, an open beak, as the entrance to the larynx is blocked; in the oral cavity on the mucous membranes there are dense yellow formations, which are called “yellow plug.” Sometimes these overlaps are visible through the open beak.
After a few days, due to the increase in the yellow plug, suffocation and death occur. Other signs include weakness, inability to fly, gluing of plumage, and indifference.
When the internal digestive organs and liver are damaged, intestinal upset occurs (the so-called intestinal handicap), the droppings are liquefied, putrid, and have an unpleasant odor, and the abdomen sharply increases in volume. This form of the disease occurs in pigeons older than one month of age and is severe, ending in death. In the liver with this form, trichomoniasis lesions ranging in size from a pea to a pigeon egg are observed.
In the cicatricial form of trichomoniasis, the skin first thickens and a small yellow-brown nodule forms, penetrating deeper and affecting the internal organs. The division of trichomoniasis into these forms is conditional, since simultaneous damage to the pharynx and intestines is often observed.
If yellow plug and other lesions occur, it is necessary to differentiate from diseases with a similar course, from the diphtheritic form of smallpox, candidiasis, and the diphtheritic form of vitamin deficiency A. Accurate diagnosis is possible through laboratory examination of cultures from internal affected organs.
Treatment and prevention. In young pigeons, the coverings are removed from the oral cavity, and the contents of the crop are massaged. After removing the deposits using a cotton swab soaked in a solution of trichopolum (35 g per 2 liters of water), the same drug is instilled through a pipette into the oral cavity and goiter. To prevent fluid from entering the lungs, it can be administered through a tube. For adult pigeons to destroy carriers, add 3 g of trichopolum per 1 liter to drinking water and drink the solution for several days, constantly adding vitamins to the main diet. Skin deposits are removed with a sharp scalpel, tincture of iodine, and iodine glycerin.
In the absence of Trichopolum, the pigeon breeder can use a 0.25% solution of silver nitrate, Lugol's solution, iodine glycerin, in which
lower the tip of the feather fan and lubricate the affected areas.
Before the start of the breeding season, it is enough to treat the drinking water of adult pigeons with one of the disinfectants (Trichopol, formalin, potassium permanganate, etc.) for 6 days. It is better to carry out the treatment 4 - 8 days before hatching, and repeat the course of treatment at the beginning of feeding the pigeons.
During the feeding period of the pigeons, the drinking bowls must be kept clean, since Trichomonas multiply in stagnant water. Particular attention is paid to the processing of “nurse” pigeons purchased for raising short-beaked pigeons.
When treating pigeons, it should be borne in mind that untreated cases can be treated. Emaciated pigeons with trichomoniasis of the pharynx and internal organs cannot be cured.
In all cases, during an outbreak of trichomoniasis, it is necessary to diversify the feeding of pigeons, adding trivitamin and fish oil to the diet; clean and disinfect the dovecote care items. Disinfection with a 3-4% solution of soda ash, 2% solutions of bleach or chloramine, heated to 40°C, gives good results.
From all of the above, I draw the conclusion that trichomoniasis may have been in my hunt for a long time and firmly. The cicatricial form of trichomoniasis is very similar to what I took for smallpox, but differs from smallpox precisely in the solid contents of the “bumps”. The intestinal form may have been in the Duchess, Swift's dove, who died yesterday. In addition, her entire mouth was filled with mucus. (I should have guessed earlier that she could have trichomoniasis)
However, the Persky also has a voluminous soft belly, maybe she has the same thing?
And why doesn’t trichopolum work?
Trichomoniasis is one of the widespread diseases of wild and domestic breeds of pigeons. It should be noted that this disease affects the young of many species of poultry. The cause of the disease is a flagellated microorganism from the order of protozoa - Trichomonas. The peculiarity of the pathogen is its ability to remain active for a long time in drinking water, but drying out causes its death. The causative agent of trichomoniasis is unstable in the external environment to unfavorable factors and disinfectants in normal dilutions. The main ability of the pathogen is the ability to exist and multiply for a long time on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, and goiter.
The causative agent of trichomoniasis is found on the mucous membranes of all domestic pigeons, and so-called non-sterile immunity is formed, i.e., immunity to infection of pigeons with the trichomoniasis pathogen. However, when feeding goiter milk, the pathogen enters the mucous membranes, and in the first days of feeding, adults infect the young.
The introduction of the pathogen also causes the feeding of low-quality feed containing sand and coarse grain films. They injure the mucous membranes and facilitate the penetration of Trichomonas.
The next route of infection is through young pigeons ingesting drinking water containing Trichomonas.
It is possible for adult pigeons to be re-infected when a pigeon and a dove meet with their beaks.
Trichomonas can be found in young pigeons on the umbilical cord and peri-umbilical ring when in the nest. The course and severity of the disease depend on several factors, primarily on the virulence of Trichomonas and the natural resistance of the body.
Young animals mainly become ill between the 4th and 20th day of feeding. The worse the feeding conditions, the more often they are affected and the more severe the course of trichomoniasis.
There are several forms of trichomoniasis, but most of all this disease occurs in the pharynx, oral cavity, and esophagus. When infected, pigeons become motionless, sit in the nest with lowered wings, an open beak, as the entrance to the larynx is blocked; in the oral cavity on the mucous membranes there are dense yellow formations, which are called “yellow plug.” Sometimes these overlaps are visible through the open beak. After a few days, due to the increase in yellow plug, suffocation and death occurs. Other signs include weakness, inability to fly, gluing of plumage, and indifference.
When the internal digestive organs and liver are damaged, intestinal upset occurs (the so-called intestinal form), the droppings are liquefied, putrid, and have an unpleasant odor, and the abdomen sharply increases in volume. This form of the disease occurs in pigeons older than one month of age and is severe, ending in death. In the liver with this form, trichomoniasis lesions ranging in size from a pea to a pigeon egg are observed.
In the cicatricial form of trichomoniasis, the skin first thickens and a small yellow-brown nodule forms, penetrating deeper and affecting the internal organs. The division of trichomoniasis into these forms is conditional, since simultaneous damage to the pharynx and intestines is often observed.
If yellow plug and other lesions occur, it is necessary to differentiate from diseases with a similar course: from the diphtheritic form of smallpox, goat candida, diphtheritic form of vitamin deficiency A. Accurate diagnosis is possible through laboratory examination of cultures from internal affected organs.
Treatment and prevention. In young pigeons, the deposits are removed from the oral cavity, and the contents of the crop are massaged. After removing the deposits using a cotton swab soaked in a solution of trichopolum (35 g per 2 liters of water), the same drug is instilled through a pipette into the oral cavity and goiter. To prevent fluid from entering the lungs, it can be administered through a tube. For adult pigeons to destroy carriers, add 3 g of trichopolum per 1 liter to drinking water and drink the solution for several days, constantly adding vitamins to the main diet. Skin deposits are removed with a sharp scalpel, tincture of iodine, and iodine glycerin.
In the absence of Trichopolum, the pigeon breeder can use a 0.25% solution of silver nitrate, Lugol's solution, iodine glycerin, into which the tip of the feather fan is dipped and the affected areas are lubricated.
Before the start of the breeding season, it is enough to treat the drinking water of adult pigeons with one of the disinfectants (Trichopol, formalin, potassium permanganate, etc.) for 6 days. It is better to carry out the treatment 4-8 days before hatching, then repeat the course of treatment at the beginning of feeding the pigeons.
During the feeding period of the pigeons, the drinking bowls must be kept clean, since Trichomonas multiply in stagnant water. Particular attention is paid to the processing of “nurse” pigeons purchased for raising short-billed pigeons.
When treating pigeons, it should be borne in mind that untreated cases can be treated. Emaciated pigeons with trichomoniasis of the pharynx and internal organs cannot be cured. In all cases, during an outbreak of trichomoniasis, it is necessary to diversify the feeding of pigeons by adding trivitamin and fish oil to the diet; clean and disinfect dovecote care items. Disinfection with a 3-4% solution of soda ash, 2% solutions of bleach or chloramine, heated to 40 °C, gives good results.
Birds are no less susceptible to diseases than people. Diseases of pigeons, just like human diseases, have different etiologies. Therefore, it is important to know how a particular disease manifests itself and what treatment methods to use in each specific case.
Pigeons are just as susceptible to diseases as humans.
There are contagious and non-contagious diseases. Young birds are most susceptible to illness, but mature birds that are not kept properly and do not receive adequate food can also become ill. When it comes to infectious diseases, all birds without exception are at risk. There are two methods of infection with infectious diseases.
- Direct contact. In this case, a healthy individual becomes infected directly through direct contact with the carrier.
- Indirect contact. Birds become infected through soil, air, infected objects, water and feed.
Any changes in the behavior and appearance of birds should alert the poultry farmer, since many bird diseases are transmitted to humans and also threaten the death of the entire flock.
Kinds
Unhealthy birds can be recognized by decreased activity. Sick pigeons do not fly, hide in dark places, and do not touch food. External signs of illness may include: closed eyes, ruffled feathers, lethargy, changes in the color and smell of feces. But each specific disease has its own distinctive characteristics.
Twitch (Newcastle disease)
This is the most common pigeon disease. A sick pigeon is affected by paramyxovirus, which already on the fourth day causes incoordination and paralysis. The death of an individual is possible on the ninth day of illness. The disease goes through three stages, and the poultry farmer’s task is to isolate the infected bird at the first stage.
- Stage 1 - the pigeon ruffles its feathers, does not eat, often drinks and sleeps.
- Stage 2 - paralytic. Paralysis passes from top to bottom. At first the bird cannot move its neck, then its wings, legs and whole body. The dove often falls. An infected bird throws its head back, indicating that the virus has reached the nervous system and brain. The danger is posed by possible internal hemorrhages and swelling of the brain.
- Stage 3 - severe convulsions begin.
Treatment of pigeons affected by whirligig is impossible. All that a poultry farmer can do is to separate the sick individual and disinfect the dovecote with a 3% formaldehyde solution.
To prevent infection, after the first month of life a young pigeon must be vaccinated. You can do this yourself by adding two drops of La-Sota or Bor-74 to your drink for five days (twice a day). Albuvir is widely used for prevention.
The bird can cause conjunctivitis and inflammation of the lymph nodes in humans, so it is necessary to use gloves and a mask when handling sick birds.
Pigeon fever is a disease that is also dangerous for people. Gloves must be used.
Smallpox
The causative agent of the disease is pigeon-type ultravirus. Mature individuals are less susceptible to this disease; they can only be its carriers. The means of infection are droppings, water, and insects that carry the smallpox virus. If left untreated, the disease becomes chronic, and if the bird receives the necessary treatment on time, lifelong immunity is developed.
The greatest likelihood of contracting smallpox occurs in spring and summer. The incubation period is 15 days. Damage to the skin and mucous membranes is the first sign of the disease.
Signs of the disease vary depending on the type of smallpox.
- Diphtheria. The development of pockmarks occurs in the pharynx and on the oral mucosa. After ten days, the tumors become as large and painful as possible. Because of this, the pigeon is unable to close its beak. Next, the infection makes itself felt on the nose and eyes.
- Smallpox. Red spots appear near the beak, eyes and neck. Later, the pockmarks move under the wings and onto the paws. The formation of spots takes two weeks, after which erosions appear in their place, which heal in about a month.
- Mixed. With this type of smallpox, symptoms of the first and second types occur simultaneously.
To treat smallpox, different drugs are used, depending on the location. Skin spots are treated with a solution of boric acid (2%). The affected beak can be treated with a Lozeval solution with glucose; tetracycline antibiotics and Enrostin are also used. The bird's larynx is treated with Lugol and antibiotics.
For prevention, you need to treat the dovecote with iodine-containing preparations, and add “Chloramine” (1%) to the drinking water.
This disease is not dangerous for humans.
Adult pigeons are less susceptible to smallpox; they can only be its carriers.
Psittacosis
Psittacosis is caused by a virus and affects the respiratory tract of a pigeon. At the initial stage it is difficult to diagnose, because the process can occur without external signs. Later, the bird develops a runny nose and inflammation of the bronchi. Snot is released in the form of thick mucus. At the same time, the pigeon wheezes, refuses to fly, drowsiness and emaciation appear. In the acute phase, psittacosis leads to catarrh of the nose, inflammation of the conjunctiva and intestines, and pigeons sneeze. The bird's eyes become inflamed, swollen, and red. As a result, the pigeon avoids light and lacrimation may occur. Exudate released from the eyes sticks together the feathers near the eyes and can flow to other areas of the body, staining the plumage.
Psittacosis is contagious. Adult pigeons most often suffer from latent disease, while six-month-old pigeons suffer from an acute form.
Transmission of infection occurs through food, water, exudate, and droppings.
The most effective medications for pigeons with psittacosis are broad-spectrum antibiotics (Oleandomycin phosphate, Ampicillin). Along with taking antibiotics, maintenance therapy is carried out using microelements and vitamins (Trivit, vitamins A, C, etc.).
The higher the resistance of the bird’s body to external factors, the lower the likelihood of infection. And if it does happen, it can be asymptomatic.
Paratyphoid fever (salmonellosis)
Paratyphoid fever is a fairly common infection in pigeons. Its cause is salmonella. A sick bird does not pay attention to what is happening around it, it develops drowsiness, reluctance to eat, thirst, and loose stools. Pigeon diarrhea is characterized by foamy green discharge.
You can become infected with paratyphoid through food, drinking bowls, and feces. Adult pigeons tolerate the disease more easily and can be a source of infection for a long time. Young animals suffer the most from paratyphoid fever.
There are 2 types of disease.
- Intestinal. The bird's feces are liquid and mixed with blood. Later, the joints are affected, and the bird cannot move or fly. Most often the joints on the wings are affected, less often on the legs.
- Nervous. The visual center of the brain is affected. A clear sign of paratyphoid fever is that the bird loses coordination and throws its head back.
Sulfonamide drugs are used in treatment. There are good reviews about the drugs “Parastop” and “Enrostin”. Treatment agents are mixed with water or food. Sick individuals are removed or killed. Fecal samples from the remaining livestock are sent for bacteriological analysis.
Sulfonamide drugs are used in the treatment of paratyphoid fever in pigeons.
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis in pigeons is severe and has a high probability of death. The causative agent is a protozoan flagellate. Infected individuals have poor appetite and a slightly elevated body temperature. Visually, the bird looks disheveled, with drooping wings, breathing is heavy, the pigeon has difficulty swallowing, and the goiter is enlarged. To facilitate the swallowing process, the bird presses its head to its neck. In addition, sick pigeons often discharge fluid from their beaks, have upset stools, and nodules may appear on the oral mucosa.
If the upper part of the esophagus is damaged, the bird's throat becomes deformed and a lump-shaped seal appears.
Trichomoniasis in pigeons begins as a result of infestation by secretions of water and food. Individuals under two months of age are at risk, since adult birds most often have chronic trichomoniasis. The incubation period of the disease is on average two weeks.
How to treat trichomoniasis? For recovery, birds are given bread with the addition of Trichopolum or Osarsol, no more than 0.05 mg. The course of treatment is 4 days, a two-day break and then repeating the four-day course.
Trichomoniasis in pigeons begins as a result of infestation by secretions of water and food.
Coccidosis
This disease has no external signs of damage, so it is difficult for poultry farmers to diagnose it on time. The causative agent of the disease is the simplest group of coccidia. The infection affects the intestines and develops in it. The only way to protect yourself from it is to maintain high immunity of pigeons, since pathogenic microorganisms live in the poultry house and immediately overtake weak individuals.
Coccidosis is manifested by bloody diarrhea, general weakness, lack of appetite, weight loss and ruffled feathers.
Therapy is carried out with antibiotics. You can use Baycox, Coccidiovit, Enrostin.
It is important that the medicated food be eaten within one day. Yesterday's food cannot be used with medications.
Tuberculosis
Pigeon tuberculosis manifests itself in the form of specific tuberculosis foci in any tissues and organs of the bird. Depending on the route of infection, tubercles penetrate the mucous membrane of the affected organ and eventually spread to nearby body systems.
Signs of the disease may vary when different organs are infected. The most common are:
- loss of shine of the feather cover;
- inactivity;
- sick pigeons do not lay eggs;
- weight loss;
- lameness;
- swelling on the sole of the feet;
- diarrhea.
The source of infection is carrier individuals. They can be birds, cats, dogs, farm animals. Excretions from sick animals are just as dangerous as direct contact. But with oral infection, only a few microbes remain in the body. Most of them die under the influence of gastric juice and are excreted.
How to treat pigeons infected with tuberculosis? Breeders often use products such as Ampicillin and Oxytetracycline.
The disease is contagious to humans. If the signs of tuberculosis are too pronounced, it would be better to kill the pigeon and disinfect the poultry house.
Pigeon tuberculosis is practically untreatable and dangerous to humans.
Thrush
Pigeon thrush is a fungal disease that affects the upper digestive tract. Due to the spread of the fungus, a white film forms in the bird's mouth. Painful sensations cause the pigeon to refuse food, lose weight, be depressed and ruffle its feathers.
Excessive dampness in the poultry house is one of the common causes of thrush.
Sick birds are placed in a separate cage, the white coating is removed, and the erosions are treated with fish oil, glycerin or iodine. To disinfect the room where sick birds were located, a folk recipe is used - hot soda and the burning method.
Worms
Birds are no less susceptible to this disease than animals and humans. Sick individuals refuse food, lose weight, and experience diarrhea. Externally, they are disheveled and have dull feather cover. If the worms have reached the eye, then it becomes cloudy, and upon closer examination you can see a foreign body in it. In advanced cases, pigeons' joints are damaged, causing paralysis and even death.
Worms appear in pigeons due to improper maintenance, poor hygiene and unbalanced nutrition.
The medicine for worms must have anthelmintic activity. Preparations containing albendazole are widely used. Regular disinfection of the poultry house and the addition of anthelmintic agents to the feed will reduce the risk of infection with worms to a minimum.
Vaccination
To prevent diseases of pigeons and their treatment, birds need to be vaccinated on time (in the first month of life). The most effective vaccines:
- from smallpox - Diftovak;
- against salmonellosis - Salmo PT;
- from paramycovirus - Paramyxo vaccin.
To prevent pigeon diseases and their treatment, birds need to be vaccinated on time.
Treatment
For diseases of pigeons with coccidosis, salmonellosis, and mycoplasmosis, broad-spectrum antibiotics are used. Such as "Tetracycline", "Oxytetracycline". Available as powder or tablet. Combined antibacterial drugs (Enrostin, Etazol) are also used.
For diseases of pigeons such as smallpox, goiter inflammation, spirochetosis, streptococcal infection, breeders use Ecmonovocillin and Bicillin.
For psittacosis, pneumonia and trachea - “Erythromycin”, “Enrostin”, “Tylosin”. Also, these remedies can cure wheezing.
Effective drugs for pigeons with trichomoniasis are “Metronidazole” (“Trichopol”), “Engepatin”.
Be sure to read the instructions for use of the drug if you choose the drug yourself.
Summary
Any disease in pigeons is accompanied by specific symptoms. Close attention to the slightest changes in the behavior and appearance of the bird will help to identify and diagnose the disease in time. Timely vaccination of pets, disinfection of the poultry house and a balanced diet - these are three rules that, if followed, will help prevent problems and diseases in pigeons.