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Disease
Mycoplasmosis
المايكوبلازما
CRD in pigeons
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.
The chronic form of throat and respiratory-tract inflammation in pigeons. It is usually the result of a mixed infection (bacteria, viruses and mycoplasma together) and becomes more severe when other immune-weakening factors are present.
Symptoms
Mucopurulent nasal discharge, reduced flying performance, throat inflammation, respiratory wheezing/rattling (worse at night), air sac inflammation.
Causes
Mycoplasma microbes (Mycoplasma spp.) together with other bacteria and viruses
Transmission
Droppings, drinking water, feed, equipment, and droplet spread from bird to bird.
Diagnosis
Clinical signs together with post-mortem examination (inflammation of the air sacs).
Treatment
Tylosin antibiotic treatment.
Prevention
Reduce overcrowding, maintain hygiene, treat concurrent latent infections that weaken resistance.
References
Egyptian Health Council – Pigeon Diseases 2025
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