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Capillariasis in penned wild turkeys.

G A Hurst, L W Turner, F S Tucker

    Journal of Wildlife Diseases
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Capillariasis, a disease caused by Capillaria annulata, led to severe crop issues and death in young wild turkeys. The antibiotic Hygromycin effectively controlled this parasitic outbreak in a captive flock.

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    Area of Science:

    • Avian pathology
    • Parasitology
    • Wildlife health

    Background:

    • Capillariasis is a parasitic disease affecting birds.
    • Capillaria annulata specifically targets the avian crop.
    • Outbreaks can cause significant morbidity and mortality in poultry and wild birds.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document a case of Capillaria annulata infection in juvenile wild turkeys.
    • To describe the pathological findings associated with the infection.
    • To report on the efficacy of Hygromycin in controlling the outbreak.

    Main Methods:

    • Necropsy of affected juvenile wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris).
    • Histopathological examination of crop tissues to identify parasites.
    • Clinical observation and treatment records.

    Main Results:

    • Infection with Capillaria annulata caused crop dilation, emaciation, and mortality in 23 turkeys.
    • Gross lesions included thickened, folded crop lining and necrotic diphtheritic membranes.
    • Parasites (Capillaria annulata) were identified within the squamous epithelium of the crop.

    Conclusions:

    • Capillaria annulata is a significant pathogen in captive wild turkeys, causing severe crop disease.
    • Prompt treatment with Hygromycin was effective in controlling the Capillaria annulata outbreak.
    • This highlights the importance of parasitic disease surveillance in captive wildlife populations.

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