2024-07-29
Spironucleus (Hexamita) and Trichomoniasis in Game Birds
Spironucleosis (Hexamita) is a small leaf shaped protozoan-single celled organism- found in the small intestine and caecum (blind gut) of pheasants and partridge. It has been renamed but is generally referred to as Hexamita, its previous name. It is a very common finding during the rearing and release phase of gamebird production and can be found in conjunction with other intestinal potential pathogens such as coccidia and trichomonas which can exacerbate intestinal disease causing enteritis.