useful tips

Since we've talked so much about the different viruses lately, we almost forget about them “simple diseases” with our pigeons.
However, we must continue to address these diseases to prevent them from causing problems unnoticed.
Take trichomonas. Occasionally there are stubborn strains that seem difficult to combat. We are all to blame for this, because for many years the drug has been used very carelessly to combat this infection.

Even now, very short cures of given over the drinking water for one to two days. This ensures that only the weak brothers are removed and the stronger more and more in the come to the fore.
as soon as that “R” in the month it shows up better not to go on a drinking water regimen altogether if you don't have that regimen apply correctly. Since the pigeons can drink far too little in the blood in the Usually only suboptimal doses are achieved and especially with short applications only the strongest parasites survive with all the consequences that pertain result from this in the longer term. It is therefore important that the pigeons are enough Drink water if they are to be treated well. This can be achieved by keeping the pigeons away from the for a few hours after feeding the feed water supply to be released. If you use the waterer two hours after feeding of the pigeons back on the loft, the pigeons usually drink enough to get a sufficiently high blood level of drugs in the blood to reach. Nevertheless, I am not for drinking water cures in the fall. I prefer two capsules. This must then be given on two consecutive days. If this is too much work, a good healing can also be done with the gift over that feed can be achieved. Given the resistance of the parasites to Because of the different medicines, it is important to keep the treatment long enough. A full week is often necessary.

A natural way to reduce infection pressure from trichomonas and coccidia is to use products containing Usnea barbata. The above parasites hate this herb. Again, the pigeons must drink enough to make this healing effective.
We believe that by using these natural resources twice a week during the season, the pigeons can be kept virtually trichomonas free. The advantage is that there is no resistance to such funds.
Many breeders still believe that there is a whole range of anti-trichomoniasis remedies. Nothing is less true. The agents that are used to combat trichomonads all belong to the so-called imidazole compounds. These remedies can be considered related. With resistance to one of these agents, the parasites usually become resistant to other agents used to combat trichomoniasis very quickly. For this reason, it cannot be said with enough emphasis that we should not give trichomonas remedies casually.

Coccidiosis is an intestinal parasite that can be combated very well with Baycox, for example. 3-4 ml per liter of drinking water during a day or 4 ml for more severe infections are still sufficient.
It is highly advisable not to use this drug during flights. The form can be greatly affected by the use of this drug. So plan the last application at least three weeks before the flights.

Baycox is a drug that the coccidia kills. Amprolium, on the other hand, is a so-called coccidiostat. That is, it inhibits coccidia in their However, development once administered does not kill the parasites effectively off.
Indeed, sulfametoxazole is only sulfate preparation that can still be used successfully against coccidia. Other sulfa preparations such as sulfadimidine sodium and sulfadiazine should simply be forgotten for effective treatment of coccidiosis.
As already mentioned, the Use of Usneano preparations helpful in combating a coccidiosis problem be. The advantage of such active ingredients is that they Shape of the pigeons do not affect negatively, but the condition of the pigeons in the Improve relationship to various drugs.

Worms are also an underestimated Dilemma. Where previously flown with few worms still a reasonable price could be, this is no longer the case today. Pigeon sport is top sport become and that means that small deviations already have big consequences can have.
A good check on worm problems is or falls with a good diagnosis. Beware of vets who poop directly on a glass without having to use a centrifuge to look at to prepare thoroughly for the examination. These vets totally lie incorrect. Some time ago I had a breeder who had 16 breeding pigeons died after losing a lot of weight. He came to our clinic for a second opinion. The pigeons were full of hairworms. That was loud investigations into the cause of death. The breeder could not understand it. After all, the vet had already checked the feces. (but without thorough preparation for the research). By going directly to the feces below looked under the microscope, he missed the correct diagnosis. He had Baytril given because he “with his clinical perspective” sure it was had to be paratyphoid. Not so nice. The breeder was stupid.
I would like to point out here that one correct diagnosis with a properly conducted investigation stands or falls.

The best way to combat Worm infections is individual treatment. This takes time, but increases the chances of getting the infection right is treated. Don't forget the medication after fortnight to repeat to kill the larval stages leading to were still insensitive to the drug at the time of the first treatment, because they were protected by some kind of armor. Forget Neither do you, the dovecote after treatment as with coccidiosis burn out well. Disinfection is fun, but worms and coccidia are not sensitive to disinfectants. Burn out only helps here.
The endo-ecto drops also work against worms. However, do not use this during the flight season. The form suffers from this application. So if you use these drops, then before starting the Season.

Finally, a note: after taking medication, there is no harm in giving the pigeons extra vitamins and a probiotic for a few days.

Good luck

Peter Boskamp

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