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Success case: PlusProtect Digestive in meat pigeons affected by crop candidiasis
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Success case: PlusProtect Digestive in meat pigeons affected by crop candidiasis

Gizzard, Pododermatitis, intestinal barrier function, dysbiosis, rapid transit, enteritis, watery diarrhea, watery stools, watery stools, Clostridium, enterobacteria, diarrhea, PlusVet Animal Health, food additives, feed additives, plant extracts, essential oils, phytobiotics, phytochemicals, phytogens, replace growth promoting antibiotics, natural products, digestive health, poultry, chicken, hens, Bacterial Chondronecrosis and Osteomyelitis

Crop candidiasis in pigeons

Crop candidiasis, often referred to as ‘sour crop’ or ingluvitis, is an infection caused by the environmental yeast Candida albicans.

This condition is more prevalent in young birds and can be transmitted through various means such as an adult bird feeding a young one, contaminated environments, or water.

Candida can act as both a primary and secondary cause of crop infections. Normally present in small numbers within the bird’s digestive tract, an imbalance in bacterial populations can lead to an overgrowth of Candida.

Diets high in carbohydrates can further exacerbate this overgrowth. Additionally, immune system compromises due to diseases, stress, poor hygiene, or prolonged use of antibiotics and steroids can predispose birds to secondary Candida infections.

Clinical signs include lethargy, fluffed feathers, reduced appetite, vomiting, whitish fungal growths in the throat, delayed crop emptying, and a distended crop full of mucus.

While systemic infection spreading beyond the gastrointestinal tract is rare, it can occur, leading to Candida being found in the blood, organs, and bone marrow. 

PlusProtect Digestive in pigeons affected by crop candidiasis

The farm had a history of candidiasis transmission between the breeders and the young pigeons.

To eliminate the problem, PlusProtect Digestive was used in breeder pigeons. 

  • Trial group: 2 houses were selected, each with 2400 pairs of parent pigeons. PlusProtect Digestive was administered for 7 days.
  • Control group: 2 houses were selected, each with 2400 pairs of parent pigeons. The control group was treated with nystatin.

3 to 5 animals from each group were slaughtered before and after the trial and the appearanbce of the crop was observed. 

Trial and control before the treatment

Control after the treatment

Gizzard, Pododermatitis, intestinal barrier function, dysbiosis, rapid transit, enteritis, watery diarrhea, watery stools, watery stools, Clostridium, enterobacteria, diarrhea, PlusVet Animal Health, food additives, feed additives, plant extracts, essential oils, phytobiotics, phytochemicals, phytogens, replace growth promoting antibiotics, natural products, digestive health, poultry, chicken, hens, Bacterial Chondronecrosis and Osteomyelitis

Trial after the treatment

By comparing pre- and post-treatment photographs, it is clear that PlusProtect Digestive effectively treats Candida albicans in breeding pigeons.

Under the same treatment duration and conditions, PlusProtect Digestive outperformed nystatin, with breeders noting better health in pigeons treated with PlusProtect Digestive. 

Products of choice

PlusProtect Digestive© is intended for digestive health in birds and rabbits of all ages. It is formulated with synergistic ingredients:

  • Essential oils with bactericidal and fungicidal activity
  • Plant extracts with prebiotic effect.
  • Immunostimulant and antioxidant essential oils

PlusProtect Digestive© is useful to improve gut health in the following cases:

  • Candidiasis in beak, crop and gizzard
  • Bacterial infections in gizzard. In severe cases, it is better to give together with our PlusBind© line (mycotoxin binders)
  • Bacterial infections in the intestines (necrotic enteritis; E.coli; Salmonella sp.)
  • General digestive imbalances, such as feed passage.

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