Terrain

There was already a violent one in the 19th century Controversy in bacteriology. On one side stood Louis Pasteur, who believed that every pathogen should be eradicated to prevent disease to prevent

On the other side was Antoine Béchamp, who argued that disease-causing bacteria can only strike when conditions become favorable for the pathogen. He therefore explained that the "terrain" in which the Bacteria lived, determining the occurrence of diseases. Louis Pasteur won the discussion and has been ever since a narrative emerged that all disease-causing bacteria were killed Need to become.

truth

I grew up knowing this too. As have many generations of vets and doctors After me. We pasteurize the milk, sterilize it Instruments etc. Nothing wrong with that. But as so often, the truth lies somewhere in the middle.

If, as with milk, by heating the milk can kill potential pathogens, that can definitely be an asset, when infectious diseases lurk. And sterilize instruments, that will do too nobody have problems. But it is in the body of humans and animals more nuanced.

That's how I was brought up, with every infection prescribing antibiotics. But my practical experience with the pigeons has slowly led me to look at this in a slightly more differentiated way. Through the use of immune-supporting herbs and other means, I saw that pigeons often did not get sick, although they carried pathogenic bacteria. I regularly saw pigeons with one Paratyphoid infection, which could not be disturbed by anything.

The method

For example, I recently had contact with one Breeder diagnosed with paratyphoid fever in almost all of his departments became. But he is very good with his pigeons beaten. The vet recommended a 14-day cure Baytril®. Well, this product usually counteracts this bacterium, but a 14-day course in the middle of the season can prove to be turn out very wrong.

The breeder asked me for a second opinion because he played very well. I've dealt with this before and I often see that pigeon populations only develop clinical problems after such treatment, which are caused by caused by paratyphoid. I therefore advised the breeder to use the product PreviSal to use. This natural remedy is a product that the paratyphoid bacillus hates. There are usually no clinical problems. I like this approach very much because the Paratyphoid pathogens cannot be eradicated with drugs alone.

After a cure, the pigeons usually divorce about no bacteria in the faeces for a month, but after that it's fine further. I tend to dove into trouble advised to treat individually, but I no longer use antibiotics Pigeons showing no complaints unless all pigeons are sick. There are many examples of breeders posting a Cure of fortnight a month later encounter problems.

The pigeon sport

This is exactly the situation Antoine Béchamp attempted avoid by improving the terrain. Because his thesis was: As long as the environment of the Bacterium is optimal for health, it does not come so easily Diseases. In this regard, I would like to compare the outbreak of cholera or typhoid after a flood, for example refer. The environmental factors then deteriorate greatly quickly, allowing the infection to take its chance. Massive antibiotics may be desirable, however the problem only diminishes as conditions improve. So whether flood or the like is gone.

We also see this discord in the pigeon sport. On the one hand there are breeders who regularly Administer antibiotics and on the other hand there are breeders who are using optimize the terrain with resistance-enhancing drinks and powders want. If the pigeons are in top form, they don't need them medication. But if the exposure to environmental factors increases, there is a real risk that problems will arise. Such a stress factor can be the flights, but also the baskets in which the pigeons with all sorts of infections be confronted.

If conditions worsen, the pigeons can get sick or get subclinical infections, the one can affect optimal performance. One such deteriorating circumstance this year is the regular northeast wind. This resulted in the pigeons getting “sticky ears” and eye drops, which the administration did not flow.

What now

There are sometimes breeders who ask me for remedies questions I give to the "good breeders". It often takes a lot of effort for me to tell people about it convince that it is about observing and wanting and being able to see. Johan Cruyff once said: “You see it only if you recognize it". And therein lies the different breeders point why things are not going well. They don't notice these subtle things that see top breeders. The difference is that these top breeders a Have an eye for the "terrain" and not immediately to all possible medications reach for when not necessary. Too many medications can even be counterproductive be. It is therefore important to keep your finger on the pulse and to keep an eye on the little things.

E coli bacteria

Another bacterium, followers of Pasteurs Like to treat theory is E-Coli. However, there are many E. Coli variants that live in the gut do a good job and don't need to be treated with antibiotics. Traditionally, it is common practice among veterinarians to treat pigeons with this treat infection immediately. I see that with the lovers themselves. There was hardly anyone who didn't treat once this bacterium has been diagnosed. N.B. many of these breeders have none at all problems. E. Coli is a sign for many pigeon fanciers that a cure is required. However, this bacterium is a secondary germ another infection.

Many breeders are currently treating against 'Coli', from they think they have identified, but see no effect. Unfortunately, it is not Coli, but a rota infection in the region. The pigeons can even die quickly as a result. Oral administration of one 70 mg vitamin C tablet several times a day can prevent many deaths. I often see a smug smile when I that tell, but I also often get reactions after a few days that it actually helped and that no more pigeons died. Even an emergency vaccination can do a lot of good. I also recommend adding Sambucca Plus to the drinking water. But the best thing is timely both against Rota and to vaccinate against Paramyxo.

The meaning of "terrain" is mostly ignored by many breeders ears. At best, nothing goes wrong with a cure. But the gut microbiome can be put to the test will. Eventually, the good bacteria will also be in the gut attacked by these pigeons. And it is precisely this disturbance that weakens the pigeons. A healthy gut makes for healthy pigeons.

For many years I have therefore emphasized the natural Approach to optimize the terrain. For this we use Bony SGR or Bony Sambucca Plus, if necessary alternating with Bony PreviSal. Most breeders see after a short time a significant improvement of the pigeons. By optimizing the conditions many infections can already be ruled out as the cause of the problems.

However, realizing the terrain as far as possible to improve and support is becoming increasingly clear. Many breeders and institutions see that over-dosing antibiotics is not optimal in the medium and long term. In addition, with an optimal intestinal microbiome, the use of medicines can be greatly reduced. As a precaution, whole pigeon lofts to antibiotics because a few aren't entirely healthy is basically a 'no go'. Sick pigeons may need antibiotics.

But it is no longer contemporary, pigeons with Medication to treat when there are no problems at all. Sick pigeons should be treated, however healthy pigeons can be treated preventively with a natural product to optimize the terrain and thus the probability of a to minimize disease outbreaks.

Good luck!

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The moral of this story. Blind cures are in the age of Pigeon top sports no longer desired. In the case of serious problems, a Thorough research must be carried out, which is significantly more than faecal examinations and throat swabs. It should be considered to send samples to a specialized Send lab to detect hidden infections. It is at least as important, however, that a good Intestinal environment is promoted and a good one general resilience is built.

So there are different vaccines to prevent diseases. In practice, therefore, most vaccines are satisfactory. I vaccinate my own pigeons with RP = Rota Paramyxo (2x) and PHA = Paramyxo Herpes and Adeno (2x). I am very happy with it. But as I often say:

The medical care in the pigeon sport is traditionally based on the aimed at healing sick pigeons. Drugs are often already used preventively. Due to the high risk of infection during the During the flying season, the use of medication is often essential. the Pigeon racing is a top sport. Even the smallest deviations can decide between victory or defeat. Today's legislation makes professional medical care in pigeon racing more difficult.

Medical care in pigeon racing is traditionally aimed at healing sick pigeons. Drugs are often used preventively. Due to the high risk of infection during the flight season, the use of medication is often essential. The pigeon sport is a top sport. Even the smallest deviations can decide between victory and defeat. Today's legislation makes professional medical care in pigeon racing more difficult. Medical care in pigeon racing is traditionally aimed at healing sick pigeons. Drugs are often used preventively. Due to the high risk of infection during the flight season, the use of medication is often essential. The pigeon sport is a top sport. Even the smallest deviations can decide between victory and defeat. Today's legislation makes professional medical care in pigeon racing more difficult.

Medical care in pigeon racing is traditionally aimed at healing sick pigeons. Drugs are often used preventively. Due to the high risk of infection during the flight season, the use of medication is often essential. The pigeon sport is a top sport. Even the smallest deviations can decide between victory and defeat. Today's legislation makes professional medical care in pigeon racing more difficult.

The medical care in the pigeon sport is traditionally based on the aimed at healing sick pigeons. Drugs are often already used preventively. Due to the high risk of infection during the During the flying season, the use of medication is often essential. the Pigeon racing is a top sport. Even the smallest deviations can decide between victory or defeat. Today's legislation makes professional medical care in pigeon racing more difficult.

Peter Boskamp