''M.meleagridis'' is a species of the ''[[Mycoplasmas species - Overview|Mycoplasmas]]'' genus. It causes hatching problems; airsacculitis in young poults; joint and bone deformities in growers and poor growth rates. It is transmitted mainly via eggs and semen. | ''M.meleagridis'' is a species of the ''[[Mycoplasmas species - Overview|Mycoplasmas]]'' genus. It causes hatching problems; airsacculitis in young poults; joint and bone deformities in growers and poor growth rates. It is transmitted mainly via eggs and semen. |