Hemlata D. Patel

Oral Trichomoniasis in Black Kites (Milvus migrans) and Domestic Pigeons (Columba livia domestica): Clinical Manifestations and Therapeutic Strategies

Devangini K. Pandya, Rahul A. Chauhan, Jagruti N. Parmar, Neha M. Rao, Kirtikumar Jadhav & Hemlata D. Patel · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Oral trichomoniasis, caused by Trichomonas gallinae, is a common protozoal infection in black kites and domestic pigeons. This study examined 200 birds (140 black kites, 60 pigeons). The infection rate was higher in pigeons (75%) than in black kites (17.8%). Statistically, the pe...