Category archives: News
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In APRIL 2024 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp...
There are infections and infections I regularly get emails or phone calls from breeders asking if I can help them. You have problems. Often for a long time. The performance on the races is below average. Some say things are still going well for the first few weeks of the season, but…
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In MARCH 2024 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp...
Increasing natural resistance I believe that this should be the basis for solving a problem. Ultimately, the use of medication must be viewed as a necessary evil. By not neglecting hygiene on the one hand and not exaggerating on the other, you contribute to increasing resistance by reducing the pressure of infection…
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In JANUARY 2024 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp…
Vaccination – Yes or no? Most of the questions from the last few months were still related to the paratyphoid problem. I have already discussed the topic several times from different sides, but the questions keep coming up. There still seems to be a lot of confusion on this topic. This is due, among other things, to the fact that the…
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In DECEMBER 2023 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp…
The Breeding Period After the moult, the breeding period is also an important time of the year. While it is important during the moult to help the carrier pigeons to get a good and solid new plumage, the breeding season is important to give the young pigeons the best possible start in their new lives. Had some years ago…
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In October 2023 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp…
Did you know that…..? The moulting season is primarily the time to take particularly good care of the pigeons. Most breeders know that the prices of the following year are partly made during the moulting of the previous year. But there are still enough breeders who don't do it that way during the moult…
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Die Mauser 2023 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp…
The moulting moulting time is in my opinion one of the most important times of the year for many growers, it is the time to turn away from the pigeons and to take more time for the family and other matters that deserve the necessary attention. A well-deserved vacation, for example. The…
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In JULY 2023 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp…
Much has already been written about it. From me too. And happily, there is a growing general understanding that stuffing pigeons with medicine is better off the trail. But again, we shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Medications can, if used wisely and…
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In JUNE 2023 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp…
“It doesn't work without it anymore” The most common discussion with breeders is whether pigeon racing is still possible without the use of antibiotics. I try to make it clear to breeders that a simple yes or no answer to this is not possible. This is not a black and white question. I have several breeders in the…
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In MAY 2023 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp…
In the past few weeks several breeders have visited our clinic stating that they want to pursue a natural program but were not satisfied with the catalog they took to the show. At first I thought that was a bit exaggerated because I assumed things were clearly described. If I…
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In MARCH 2023 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp…
Microbiome Good health starts with optimal gut function. the statement “The death sits in the intestine” is not a loose claim. You never know how many perfectly healthy pigeons still carry viruses and bacteria that can cause major problems and even mortality when the circumstances are in your favour…