Mixed Intestinal Coccidiosis in Columba livia and Its Therapeutic Management

Tamileniyan E; M. Jeevitha; T. Yuvarani; Veeraselvam; A. Latchumikanthan; K. Karthika; S. Yogeshpriya; K. K. Ponnu swamy

doi:10.56093/ijvm.v46i1.177056

Authors

Tamileniyan E PG Scholar, Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu Tamil Nadu veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS)
M. Jeevitha PG Scholar, Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu Tamil Nadu veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS)
T. Yuvarani PG Scholar, Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu Tamil Nadu veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS)
Veeraselvam Assistant Professor, Veterinary University Training and Research centre Salem Tamil Nadu.
A. Latchumikanthan Dept. of Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu Tamil Nadu veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS)
K. Karthika Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu
S. Yogeshpriya Assistant Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu Tamil Nadu veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS)
K. K. Ponnu swamy Professor and Head, Dept of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu Tamil Nadu veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS)

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvm.v46i1.177056

Keywords:

Pigeon coccidiosis, Eimeria columbae, Eimeria tropicalis, Toltrazuril, anticoccidial

Abstract

Coccidiosis is an important protozoan disease of pigeons causing considerable morbidity and mortality, particularly in young birds. Three young domestic pigeons from a flock with high mortality were presented with severe diarrhoea, inappetence, weight loss and weakness. Parasitological examination of faecal samples revealed mixed infection with Eimeria columbae and Eimeria tropicalis confirmed based on oocyst morphology and sporulation characteristics. The affected pigeons and the flock were treated with toltrazuril 2.5% administered through drinking water along with supportive therapy and improved hygienic measures. Marked clinical improvement was observed within a few days with complete cessation of mortality and a significant reduction in oocyst shedding following treatment.

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Author Biography

Veeraselvam, Assistant Professor, Veterinary University Training and Research centre Salem Tamil Nadu.

Assistant Professor,
Veterinary University Training and Research centre
Salem
Tamil Nadu.

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