Fungi are present everywhere, in all forms. Let's do an experiment: leave an open Sabouraud agar plate in a room, then put it in an incubator. After a while, we will observe a true fungal arrangement. But not all fungi are pathogenic. Pigeons can contract pathogenic fungi or yeast.

CANDIDIASIS is caused by Candida albicans. It generally appears in young birds and in birds affected by pre-existing diseases (trichomoniasis, avitaminosis, antibiotic abuse).

Affected pigeons do not necessarily show signs of the disease. It waits for the body to be weakened to act and develop. Pigeons are listless, have no appetite, breathe with difficulty, reduce their flight capacity, or even worse, do not get into shape. The nostrils can be blocked with a whitish secretion. In the oral cavity, whitish deposits with a cheesy, chalky appearance appear.

In addition to localizations in the oral cavity, lesions can be found in the esophagus, crop, intestine, liver, and trachea.

Often, breeders notice that something is wrong with their birds and start treating them, but the big mistake is that they don't treat for candidiasis. Incorrect treatments are one of the main causes of intestinal candidiasis.

For diagnosis, microscopic examination of the scraping or cultivation on Sabouraud agar is recommended. Pay attention to the differential diagnosis with diphtheriovariola, trichomoniasis, and avitaminosis A.

As for treatment, the most effective active substances are Nystatin and Ketoconazole. Our product Fungi Stop contains Nystatin and effectively fights against candidiasis. Associated with AminoForte to provide the body with all the necessary substances in the fight against the disease.

In addition to all this, let's not forget the microclimate factors, fresh and clean water, air currents, and humidity. The best treatment is prevention!