Mycoplasma synovial infection is commonly designated as infectious synovitis, Mycoplasma is a disease that can affect turkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, game birds, and wild birds. It can cause lameness in turkeys and egg-transmitted diseases in breeder turkeys. However, Mycoplasma does not make humans sick, and humans can't catch it by being around infected birds. However, humans can spread the bacteria to other birds.

Yes, turkeys with Mycoplasma can be eaten as long they are prepared properly and the birds are not being treated with antibiotics. If they are being treated with antibiotics, you must follow the withdrawal guidelines of the antibiotic before they can be consumed.