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Helminths / Worms
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Educational content for breeders — not a substitute for veterinary advice. Doses and treatments here are general; actual diagnosis and treatment must be supervised by a veterinarian.
Worms that live in the pigeon's gut and feed on its food, so the bird weakens and loses weight even while eating. Light infestations go unnoticed; heavy ones hurt breeding and flying. Here are the common species and how to detect and prevent them.
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