Clinical Management of Oral Trichomoniasis in Black Kites (Milvus migrans)

The communication describes successful management of two Black kites with oral trichomoniasis. The nodules were restricted to oral cavity. The birds were kept in isolation and treated using Metronidazole @ 50mg/kg by intravenously for five days and were successfully removed. Supportive treatment constituted of Ringers lactate, Enrofloxacin, Meloxicam and Vitamin B-complex. Hence it is established that frounce can be successfully treated in Black kites (Milvus migrans) using Metronidazole.