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Esophageal trichomoniasis in chickens
D H Willoughby1, A A Bickford, B R Charlton
1California Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System-Turlock Branch, University of California-Davis 95381, USA.
Avian Diseases
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Rare esophageal trichomoniasis in chickens was diagnosed in California backyard flocks. These small flocks may harbor rare diseases and threaten commercial poultry due to poor biosecurity.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Avian Diseases
Background:
- Esophageal trichomoniasis is a rare condition in chickens.
- Increased small, nontraditional backyard chicken operations in California.
Observation:
- Two cases of esophageal trichomoniasis diagnosed at a California veterinary diagnostic laboratory.
- Lesions were similar to other significant chicken diseases.
- Concurrent diseases were present in both affected flocks.
Findings:
- Trichomonad organisms were identified via wet smears and histology.
- Poor husbandry practices noted in affected backyard flocks.
Implications:
- Small backyard flocks can act as reservoirs for rare poultry diseases like trichomoniasis.
- Potential risk to commercial poultry operations due to biosecurity failures.
- Highlights the need for improved biosecurity and husbandry in diverse poultry operations.