Concurrent occurrence of cutaneous and diphtheritic form of pigeon pox in pigeon (Columba Spp.) and its successful amelioration by garlic and honey

Fowl pox is a disease of chickens and turkeys caused by a DNA virus of the genus Avipoxvirus. Disease is a contagious viral disease of birds of worldwide occurrence. Present study reports concurrent occurrence cutaneous and diphtheritic form of pigeon pox in pigeon (Columba spp.) and its successful amelioration with garlic and honey.