Mary Wilson
Well-known member
POSTED: JUNE 19, 2024
CASPER – Trichomoniasis, a concerning infectious disease affecting birds, has been identified in mourning and Eurasian collared doves in Casper. The outbreak, caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas gallinae, may impact doves, house finches, and pigeons. Trichomoniasis does not pose a risk to human health or domestic pets like dogs and cats.
Trichomoniasis poses a significant threat to bird populations. The parasite primarily resides in the upper gastrointestinal tract of infected birds. It can be transmitted through regurgitated food during feeding and via contaminated food and water sources such as backyard bird feeders and birdbaths. ...
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/news-events/tr...ted-casper-area-birds-public-awareness-needed
CASPER – Trichomoniasis, a concerning infectious disease affecting birds, has been identified in mourning and Eurasian collared doves in Casper. The outbreak, caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas gallinae, may impact doves, house finches, and pigeons. Trichomoniasis does not pose a risk to human health or domestic pets like dogs and cats.
Trichomoniasis poses a significant threat to bird populations. The parasite primarily resides in the upper gastrointestinal tract of infected birds. It can be transmitted through regurgitated food during feeding and via contaminated food and water sources such as backyard bird feeders and birdbaths. ...
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/news-events/tr...ted-casper-area-birds-public-awareness-needed