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Simplified Health Program:
Vaccinate young birds, in summer, about 2 months before races start, for
PMV1, pox, and paratyphoid. Vaccinate all birds, before pairing the breeders
each winter for PMV1 and paratyphoid. All my birds are vaccinated the day of weaning for
PMV1.
Treat for worms, coccidiosis, and trichomonas before each flying or breeding
season. Telmintic, amprolium and Emtryl (or ronidazole) can be dosed
simultaneously. Since Telmintic has been discontinued, a sister drug, Panacur,
may be substituted; but is still in the testing phase. Ivomec at 4 drops per
pigeon can be substituted as the wormer. Baycox is excellent as a coccidiostat.
Flagyl (metronidazole) may be used as the trichomonacide if Emtryl or Ridzol is
not available. All my birds are given a Flagyl tablet the day of weaning.
Before each race season, in areas where Haemoproteus (pigeon "malaria") is
endemic, use an antimalarial drug (primaquine, chloroquine, or quinacrine) for
30 days, then 1-2 days each week during the races to suppress and prevent
malarial diseases.
Dust the birds before each season with a permethrin dust (Insectrin GP.) Dust
race birds every 2 weeks to help keep pigeon flies, mites and lice
controlled.
Use trichomonacide (Emtryl, Flagyl, or Ridzol) for 1-2 days every other week
during the race season. Use multivitamins in the water 1 day each week during
the race season.
If birds develop respiratory symptoms (ornithose complex) treat with 2 tsp.
Aureomycin concentrate (or another tetracycline) and Tylan powder at 1-2 tsp.
per gallon for 10 days then one day each week during the race season.
If birds develop other health problems seek competent professional help
before randomly beginning antibiotics. Cultures and post-mortem exams can be
invaluable in correcting problems before they become too serious.
When possible, have fecal samples examined for parasites 2-3 times per year
by a competent professional. Fecal cultures are recommendable before each race
season or breeding season.
Vaccinate young birds, in summer, about 2 months before races start, for
PMV1, pox, and paratyphoid. Vaccinate all birds, before pairing the breeders
each winter for PMV1 and paratyphoid. All my birds are vaccinated the day of weaning for
PMV1.
Treat for worms, coccidiosis, and trichomonas before each flying or breeding
season. Telmintic, amprolium and Emtryl (or ronidazole) can be dosed
simultaneously. Since Telmintic has been discontinued, a sister drug, Panacur,
may be substituted; but is still in the testing phase. Ivomec at 4 drops per
pigeon can be substituted as the wormer. Baycox is excellent as a coccidiostat.
Flagyl (metronidazole) may be used as the trichomonacide if Emtryl or Ridzol is
not available. All my birds are given a Flagyl tablet the day of weaning.
Before each race season, in areas where Haemoproteus (pigeon "malaria") is
endemic, use an antimalarial drug (primaquine, chloroquine, or quinacrine) for
30 days, then 1-2 days each week during the races to suppress and prevent
malarial diseases.
Dust the birds before each season with a permethrin dust (Insectrin GP.) Dust
race birds every 2 weeks to help keep pigeon flies, mites and lice
controlled.
Use trichomonacide (Emtryl, Flagyl, or Ridzol) for 1-2 days every other week
during the race season. Use multivitamins in the water 1 day each week during
the race season.
If birds develop respiratory symptoms (ornithose complex) treat with 2 tsp.
Aureomycin concentrate (or another tetracycline) and Tylan powder at 1-2 tsp.
per gallon for 10 days then one day each week during the race season.
If birds develop other health problems seek competent professional help
before randomly beginning antibiotics. Cultures and post-mortem exams can be
invaluable in correcting problems before they become too serious.
When possible, have fecal samples examined for parasites 2-3 times per year
by a competent professional. Fecal cultures are recommendable before each race
season or breeding season.