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Diseases

Diseases of the digestive tract:     Trichomoniasis (Canker):

Symptoms of the Disease:

In adult pigeons and fledglings, there is a noticeable disease in vitality, reluctance to fly, diarrhea and a reddening of the throat. As the infection progresses, "yellow buttons" appear on the palatal mucosa, developing into caseous yellow deposits (canker). Do not detach the deposits due to risk of bleeding.

Nestlings develop an umbilical infection and an abscess is formed which can spread to the internal organs. At 10-14 days of age, pungent-smelling liquid droppings and the first signs of retarded growth are observed, with the nestlings constantly squeaking for food.

Recognition of the Disease:

Trichomonads are demonstrated microscopically in most smears from the pharyngeal or crop mucosa of a living or recently killed pigeon. In a cadaver, it is possible to demonstrate the pathogen for up to 20 hours after death.

Similar Conditions:

In adult pigeons, white dots appearing towards the back of the throat are not trichomonas foci. These firm, white or yellowish-grey nodules are, in fact, salivary calculi formed from the hardened secretions of the mucous glands. They are harmless and they should not be removed due to the risk of bleeding.

Treatment:

When trichomonads are identified, all pigeons in the flock should be treated at the same time with Chevi-col.

If increased drinking water is required in hot weather do not dilute medicated water. Instead, provide fresh water after the medicated water is finished.

DO NOT provide bath water during the treatment period.