DOI: 10.36347/sjavs.2018.v05i08.004

Pages: 441-446

Abstract: The present study was conducted to determine the incidence of Trichomoniasis and its effect on some blood parameters in pigeons. A total of 120 samples i.e. 60 fecal (Wild n=30, domestic n= 30) and 60 throat swab (Wild n=30, domestic n= 30) were collected during the month of July 2014 to September 2014 from Tollinton Market, Lahore Zoo and Safari park, Lahore. Out of 120 samples examined, 39 samples were found positive for T. gallinae. The incidence of T. gallinae was (32.5%). The highest rate of infestation by T. gallinae i.e. 42.5 % was recorded in the month of September 2014. While in July and August the infestation of this protozoa was 22 % and 32.5 % respectively. The overall infestation rate was 32.5 %. In infected pigeons, there was significant (P<0.05) decrease in hemoglobin concentration, number of monocytes and packed cell volume in diseased birds than healthy birds. Likewise, the values of total leukocyte count, lymphocytes and eosinophil were higher significantly (P<0.05) in infected pigeons than the healthy ones. While, no significant (P<0.05) difference was observed for heterophil count when infected and healthy birds were compared. This study reveals the incidence of Trichomoniasis in their birds especially in pigeons, consequently will help to overcome this disease thus helping them in increasing their income through pigeon farming.