Management and treatment procedure of windpuff caused by lice infestation in domestic pigeon: A case report
Creators
- 1. Department of Genetics and Animal Breeding, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), Chattogram, Bangladesh.
- 2. Department of Animal Nutrition, Khulna Agricultural University, Bangladesh.
- 3. Department of Medicine and Surgery, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), Chattogram, Bangladesh
- 4. Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), Chattogram, Bangladesh
- 5. Upazila Livestock Officer, Cox's Bazar Sadar.
Description
A rare case of windpuff was diagnosed in 7 months old two domestic pigeons due to itching and scratching with inanimate objects caused by lice infestation reported in Begumganj upazila hospital, Noakhali district, Bangladesh. This is the first case of domestic pigeon recorded in Bangladesh and the aim of this case study is to determine the causal agent, treatment and management procedure of windpuff. Parasitological examination of feathers revealed the presence of Columbicola columbae, a dorso-ventrally flattened biting type louse. Using needle puncture was able to release the ballooning condition and the pigeons were treated with antimicrobial drug (Enrofloxacin @10mg/kg body weight) through drinking water along with multivitamin and ectoparasiticidal drug (Ivermectin @0.4mg/kg body weight). Both the pigeon was successfully recovered without any further complications within four days.
Files
WJARR-2021-0151.pdf
Files
(711.7 kB)
| Name | Size | Download all |
|---|---|---|
|
md5:a18132299f8538347b36168bc1117410
|
711.7 kB | Preview Download |