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    Antibiotics*

    - for the treatment of bacterial infections. Some brands have been licensed specifically for use in pigeons - Vetremox, Ornicure. The majority have not and are therefore used off the product data sheet (they are used at the owners risk). I only use antibiotics that I have found to be of benefit and at the dosage rates supplied with the product. Mixing different antibiotics could be detrimental to your birds and to the effectiveness of the products. This is because some products are neutral in solution, some are alkaline and others are acidic. Yet other products may be on an alcohol carrier. One of the commonest signs of problems is the formation of precipitates or other insoluble compounds. The following additional antibiotics have been listed -Aureomycin, Baytril, Linco-spectin, Octacillin and Tylan.

    Anticoccidials*

    - for the treatment of coccidiosis

    Baycox 2.5% is a thick clear liquid which is specifically for the treatment of coccidiosis. It does not have a license for pigeons. Dosage - 2.8ml per litre of drinking water for two consecutive days. I would recommend using this two weeks before racing

    Coxi Plus is a white powder containing the sulphur drug (sulphadimethoxine sodium). This product is specifically licensed for pigeons. Dosage - 1 sachet in 2 litres water for 5 consecutive days.

    Anthelmintics*

    - for the treatment of worms

    Solubenol is a white emulsion containing flubendazole. It is added to the drinking water to treat adult round worms and hair worms. DO NOT USE WHEN THE BIRDS ARE MOULTING. Dosage - 0.2ml in 1 litre of water for 7 days.

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    Ectoparasiticides*

    - for the treatment of mites and lice

    Ivermectin 1.0%  7 ml spot on in a dropper bottle. Put one drop on the skin at the base of the neck once a week for three consecutive weeks. I have no evidence to suggest that this will also worm your birds.

    Pro-Tex® Pigeons  50 tablets

    A natural product that promotes the synthesis of Heat Shock Proteins at times of known stress e.g. vaccination, showing, racing. Dosage: 1 tablet per pigeon. This will be effective for approximately 3 days. Product will be available in April

    PHC Citrus extract   200 ml

    A concentrated natural extract from citrus fruits containing flavanoids. Flavanoids are a group of natural water soluble plant chemicals that can be divided into 4 groups - flavanones, flavones, flavonols and anthcoyanins. They are natures natural antioxidants. Current research reports beneficial effects by preventing DNA damage, damage to blood vessels, damage to blood fats, reducing inflammatory signs and possibly activity against some fungal and viral infections. Currently, benefits have been seen when using the day after the return from a race and as a regular tonic for young birds when they have been separated as an aid to coping with "Young Bird Sickness". Usage: add 1 to 5ml to 5 litres of drinking water. Give up to three times weekly.
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    PHC Garlic Oil   250 ml, 1 litre

    A liquid with a distinct smell of garlic containing stabilised allicin, the natural protective ingredient in garlic. Used regularly, allicin is an aid in preventing infection with viruses, bacteria (E.coli, salmonellae) and fungi including yeast. Dosage: initially add 1.5ml to a litre of water and give for 4 days. Thereafter, give 1.5ml per litre of water two days a week.
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    Halamid   50g

    A very effective powder disinfectant that has been shown to kill all classes of viruses, bacteria, yeast, moulds and fungi. It has a Ministry of Agriculture licence as a control against Paramyxovirus infection, a very important tool in the promotion of a healthy loft. When mixed in water this gives a neutral solution. It has a multitude of uses. At low concentrations it is a very effective water sanitiser, whilst at higher concentrations it can be used as a general disinfectant for cleaning drinkers, feeders, nest bowls or as a loft spray. Usage:-
    1. Water sanitiser (5ppm). Firstly prepare a stock solution (250ppm) by adding 0.5g Halamid to 2 litres of water. This solution is stable for up to 7 days. Then add 20ml of stock solution to 1 litre drinking water.
    2. General disinfectant. Make a 1% solution by adding 1g to a litre of water. This can be used for cleaning feeders, drinkers and nest bowls. Recommended rates for annual loft disinfection - 400ml per sq.metre of floor area and 140ml per sq.metre of wall and ceiling.
    3. Loft spray. Make a 10% solution by adding 10g to 100ml water. Mist the loft daily.
    Do not mix with any other products.
    Non corrosive.
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    PHC Liquid Pigeon Multivitamins   100 ml
    A liquid concentrate of vitamins and essential amino acids. Dosage: 5ml in 9 litres water twice weekly at times of known stress e.g. racing/breeding.
    Advantages:
    1. Contains stabilised fat and water soluble vitamins, the essential amino acids Lysine and Methionine.
    2. Vitamins A and D3 are balanced to ensure optimum uptake.
    3. Liquid
    4. Sealed in small 1 litre containers to protect from light and air, to maintain stability
    5. Easy to dispense accurately

    PHC Oregano   250 ml
    A liquid containing 25,000mg native Oregano oil per 250ml. An aid to intestinal health. Dosage: 0.25ml to 1.5ml per litre drinking water to be given 2 days a week or as necessary at times of stress.

    Xerek  5g sachet

    Bilco's YBS formula contains mixed carbonates. An aid to the control of watery droppings and vomiting. Dosage: add one sachet to 5 litres of water and give for three days. Sufficient for 25 to 30 birds.
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