Tag archives: Pigeonvetcenter
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In JULY 2024 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp…
Endoparasites I would only like to discuss the types of worms that occur in our regions. The worms commonly found in pigeons are nematodes such as the roundworm or hairworm. The tapeworm belongs to the cestodes and the pigeon bone belongs to the trematodes (flukeworms). Worm infections are still regularly detected. What strikes me is that…
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Healthy young pigeons in TOP shape – Bony S.G.R. …
Bony S.G.R. contains a number of herbs that promote the immune system. Among others: Echinacea Purpurea, Eleuterococcus and Panax Ginseng. Bony S.G.R also contains a number of herbs that help optimize digestion, which is visibly manifested in an improvement in the appearance of the faeces. The balanced composition ensures that the…
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In MAY 2024/2 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp...
It's been a while since I've written about respiratory illnesses. But I want to report on it now. This is because some customers have peculiarities related to the respiratory system. Could it be due to a change in the weather or is there another explanation, such as illness? An investigation shows…
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In MAY 2024 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp...
E.Coli (Escherichia Coli) There are a number of bacteria in pigeons that can cause illness, but do not do so in all circumstances. We call these bacteria: facultative pathogenic bacteria. In principle they can lead to illness and sometimes even death, but this only happens if the conditions for the bacteria…
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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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The journey is coming – thought of everything? – by Dr. Peter Boskamp…
As is known, I am not a supporter of strict timetables during the racing season. Every shot is different, as are the circumstances. In short, following a flight pattern forces us to use our minds. Old Pigeons It is sensible to send adult pigeons to latent (hidden) status a good month before the start of the flying season.…
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Product of the week – Bony Trainingsmix…
Supplementary animal feed for pigeons. Bony Training Mix is a product specifically designed for flight performance. The balanced composition makes this product very suitable for short, medium and long flights. In order to achieve optimal results, it is important to use the Bony training mix a few weeks before the start of the races…
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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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“Regular health checks are the basis for good breeding, moulting and racing results in pigeons”
Pigeonvetcenter The Pigeonvetcenter has been located in Beek in Limburg for a long time under the direction of Peter Boskamp. The Pigeonvetcenter is a department of the Diergeneeskundig Centrum Beek. 6 veterinarians and 5 veterinary assistants work in this center today. In the Pigeonvet Center you will receive professional veterinary support for all questions related to the racing pigeon.…
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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…