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Disease
One-Eyed Cold (Unilateral Conjunctivitis)
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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.
A syndrome rather than a single defined disease. It is often confused with the onset of mycoplasmosis, and its main cause is an injury or irritation of the eye, not always a direct infection.
Symptoms
Watery/mucous discharge usually in one eye (rarely both), possible complete eye closure in severe cases.
Causes
An injury or scratch to the eye, poor ventilation, or excess humidity in the loft — and sometimes the start of a respiratory infection
Transmission
Not contagious in the usual sense — mostly the result of environmental conditions or a direct injury.
Diagnosis
Direct clinical examination of the eye, ruling out mycoplasmosis as the underlying cause.
Treatment
Local eye treatment per veterinary guidance, improve loft conditions.
Prevention
Maintain good ventilation, avoid overcrowding, reduce dust levels.
References
Egyptian Health Council – Pigeon Diseases 2025
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