Molecular identification and biological characterization of <i>Eimeria columbarum</i> from domestic pigeons (<i>Columba livia domestica</i>) in Guangdong, China.

ABSTRACT: Pigeon coccidiosis caused by Eimeria spp. is an important veterinary disease with a significant economic impact on the pigeon industry. Preventive measures for Eimeria columbarum in pigeons have been hampered by the lack of extensive genetic, morphological, and biological data on the oocysts. In this study, we examined the prevalence and identity of Eimeria spp. in domestic pigeons from seven cities in Guangdong Province, China. Data show that coccidiosis was prevalent in domestic pigeons in Guangdong Province, with an overall Eimeria spp. detection rate of 73.4%. Five Eimeria species were identified, including E. columbarum (73.4%), Eimeria kapotei (25.6%), Eimeria labbeana (19.6%), Eimeria duculai (19.6%), and Eimeria trop

SUBMITTER: He X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11486315 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature