In October 2023 – by Dr. Peter Boskamp…
Did you know that…..?
The moulting period is primarily the time for the pigeons particularly well cared for. Most breeders know that the prices of the The following year can sometimes be done during the moulting of the previous year. But it There are still plenty of breeders who don't take it quite so seriously during the moult and the pigeons are more or less left to themselves to look after others things to focus on. But it is particularly important to keep the pigeons during the Mauser to support well.
Detoxify
Detoxifying the body is important. Next to the Providing sufficient amino acids, including certainly sufficient methionine, lysine and choline. The proper functioning of the enzyme Glutathione is also important. One can argue that this enzyme is the Main detoxifier of the liver. The substance used in the production of Glutathione plays an important role, is NAC or N-acetyl-cysteine. This Substance helps the liver work better. This is important during the Moulting, but also for the removal of pollutants from the body in humans and animal. Just think of harmful substances in medicines and vaccines.
medication
Medication during moulting should be as limited as possible Minimum and limited only to pigeons that are unable to change their plumage due to illness. In all In other cases it is a ‘no go’. There are different substances that... can negatively affect the quality of the springs. It is traditionally known that certain dewormers can cause deformed feathers. But we should In this context, don't just think about visible deformities. Also Invisible quality damage can have far-reaching consequences.
In this regard, it should be noted that sulfa preparations (often also used as a remedy against paratyphoid fever in combination with trimetoprim used) can damage the shafts of the springs, which affects the quality of the Reduces feathers and makes them break more easily (during the travel season?). The In turn, this can lead to the pigeons not performing as well that they could otherwise achieve. For the same reasons it is important to optimize the support of the structure of the new springs To ensure quality of the springs.
Paratyphoid
Paratyphoid is a terrible disease that causes death, Infertility, loss of fitness, inability to fly, etc. One Illness that you don't want to have in your loft. Veterinarians tend to all talking the same thing. A dissenting opinion is often met with fire and Sword fought. There remains a stubborn habit, for example, pigeons to treat this disease in the fall. So-called preventative treatments. Breeders have often been doing this for many decades and find it difficult to get away with it off again.
Crazy phenomenon
Now a crazy phenomenon has been occurring in recent years. At least that's what I find through my research. In the bacteriological Research we often see that paratyphoid bacilli fight against common antibiotics are multi-resistant. All in all, the use of these resources is... Prevention is like putting the cart before the horse. Quite simply, because By treating with these remedies you are not just trying to do that to kill less or insensitive paratyphoid bacillus, but also the good intestinal bacteria that ensure balance in the intestines.
By giving the (wrong) medication now, this will happen The problem of paratyphoid is actually bigger. There are many examples of breeders, who come to our practice one or two months after a “preventative treatment”. because they have paratyphoid “again”. Many people don't realize that they are themselves to blame for it.
In the past there were usually good remedies for this less resistant disease. The names of these drugs still exist, but the composition has changed completely as the products are good have worked, are no longer permitted. Of course, this also contributes to the above phenomenon. This cannot be avoided.
PreviSal
I myself have been using these preventative treatments for a long time away. Especially with my own pigeons. Bony PreviSal has a supportive one Effect on the good intestinal bacteria and E. Coli and Salmonella are looking for good refuge. The bottom line is that these bacteria find it difficult to survive in the intestinal climate created by Bony PreviSal. In October itself I give this product to my pigeons for a month.
Vaccinations
Finally, something about vaccinations. I personally found it Zoosal T has been a very good vaccine against paratyphoid fever for many years Pigeons. Unfortunately it was withdrawn from the market. I got it from the company IDT Vaccine has brought to market, heard that a vaccine that the company for pigs, contains exactly the same strain as this one company also had in the pigeon vaccine. (There are also a few more other strains that are useless to pigeons because they are not sensitive to it are. The rest is basically ballast for the pigeons. According to the information, the pigeons do not react immunologically.
This vaccine is 100 times stronger than the original Vaccine. It must therefore be emphasized that if you take this vaccine If you want to use it, it needs to be diluted. Then you basically have it same effective dose as available in Zoosal T. Basically 2000 pigeons can be vaccinated with one bottle.
Off-label use is permitted as long as no others effective vaccines registered for pigeons are available. This is the so-called Cascade scheme in Europe. However, there are none in several European countries Registered paratyphoid vaccines are available for pigeons.
In the event of a clinical paratyphoid outbreak or in Pigeons with a history of paratyphoid fever can also be vaccinated against this disease can help get this problem under control.
Good luck!