Disease Description.

Coccidians are parasites with great ease of reproduction and transmission. Colonizes the greater part of cells, organs and systems. Living in the intestinal wall of the pigeon to get nutrients they need to survive. If the pigeons live together, are infected by the others with ease because they expel them with the crap. The coccidians begin to parasitize the animal: egg-shaped, are microscopic and extend for all areas in the cage or in the farm. With 25ºC of temperature and high humidity is when they begin to parasite. The eggs are multiplying. Once the eggs are released with the crap, is when the infestation starts (48-72 hours later). When a pigeon eats it, is infested with coccidians. Continue reading →