“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…

Endoparasites As far as worms are concerned, I would only like to discuss the species that are found in this region. The most common worms in pigeons are nematodes such as the roundworm or hairworm. The tapeworm belongs to the cestodes and the pigeon bones which belong to the trematodes (flukes). Worm infections are still becoming a regular occurrence…

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…

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…

The breeding season The breeding season is an important time in the pigeon sport. The new pigeon generation must see the light of day. But not only that, the offspring must not have any supply bottlenecks during this time. Deficits at this age usually take their toll later in life. It is therefore very important that we…

The basic examination should actually be normal for every conscientious pigeon fancier - from Dr. Peter Boskamp...…

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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…

Care during the moulting period – in a nutshell Now that the moulting period is approaching, I get questions via Meesenger, email, app and phone about what is best to do and give during the moulting period. Now many roads lead to Rome. There are different ways the pigeons moult during the moult…

Terrain Already in the 19th century there was a heated argument in bacteriology. On one side was Louis Pasteur, who believed that any pathogen should be eradicated to prevent disease. On the other side was Antoine Béchamp, who argued that disease-causing bacteria can only strike when the…