Vaccination of domestic pigeons
Diseases of domestic birds always bring a lot of trouble to the farmer. Vaccination of pigeons helps to protect birds from epidemics that spread in a matter of days. Rescuing the bird population is the primary task of the farmer or poultry breeder.
Vaccination of pigeons
The vaccine for pigeons for various ailments is in the public domain, and you can buy it at any veterinary pharmacy. How to vaccinate young pigeons correctly?
Diseases of pigeons
Pigeons are not vaccinated without thorough preparation. Pigeons are a special species of domesticated birds. Even at home, pets remain a freedom-loving breed. Vaccination of birds is carried out as a preventive measure or as an urgent measure, when the bird has already begun to weaken and the first symptoms of the disease appear. For individuals with weak immunity, diseases transmitted through food and water are a death sentence.
For pigeons, illness and vaccination are unnecessary stress. It is necessary to vaccinate birds systematically so as not to overload the body of pigeons. The vaccine sold at the pharmacy is not suitable for all pigeons. The age and condition of the bird determines the order of vaccinations. Modern poultry farmers use vaccines against parasitic ailments and infections, especially in the warm season.
These birds are sick from poor nutrition or drinking contaminated water. Bird conditions are the most common cause of disease and infection in pigeons. Vaccination alone will not provide health for all birds. By determining the correct living conditions for the poultry, the farmer will avoid massive diseases in the future. Only an integrated approach and attention to pigeons will be the key to a prosperous economy.
Causes of bird infection
Vaccination of pigeons depends on the region in which the birds live, the conditions of their keeping and feeding. Vitamin supplements, which are purchased by the poultry farmer, are especially important. The feeder of domesticated birds determines the state of immunity of the entire flock. If you do not take care of improving the health of the livestock, then the death of the bird cannot be avoided. Why is vaccination carried out?
Vaccination is carried out against the main and common diseases, due to which the pigeon can die, the dosage is from one honeycomb and further:
- salmonella infection;
- "Chickenpox" (as Newcastle disease is called);
- from smallpox.
Pigeons are susceptible to infection of all kinds of infections.
The first symptoms of the disease sharply develop into the weakness of the animal. The bird dies in a few days. The death of a large number of birds is a loss for the poultry farmer. To avoid uncontrolled infection of the inhabitants of the dovecote, it is necessary to vaccinate birds against possible diseases and parasites. The composition of the vaccine strengthens the immune system and promotes the correct development of the pigeon.
In no case should you vaccinate a bird against all diseases at once. It is necessary to develop a safe interval that will help the pigeon, and not further harm its health.The minimum interval is 10 days. During this time, antibodies to a particular disease are formed in the body of the pigeon. The farmer buys the product for the sake of caring for the birds, therefore, the instructions on the vaccine for pigeons should be followed unquestioningly.
What is vaccination for?
The beginning of spring and autumn is a good time to vaccinate animals on the farm. The temperature drop in the environment affects the well-being of birds. After winter and hot summer, the bird needs more strengthening of the immune system. The vaccine reduces the likelihood of a pigeon becoming infected, but is not 100% guaranteed. Vaccination takes place in one stage, all livestock are vaccinated at once. Partial vaccination will not protect the entire flock, and a sick feathered representative will easily infect a vaccinated pigeon.
A separate vaccine has been developed for each disease. The poultry farmer needs to study the breed of birds and the peculiarities of their life in order to choose the drug necessary for vaccination. The instructions for the drug, albeit conditional, but its general provisions should not be violated. Side effects from the vaccine can lead to irreversible consequences or even death of the pigeon.
Vaccination of pigeon flocks began not so long ago. Even 10 years ago, the bird's immunity withstood the possible threats of infection with helminths or infections. If there was a need for vaccination, then only during epidemics, when whole farms perished. The change in bird living conditions has changed in recent years due to a number of factors. The climate change entailed a weakening of pigeon flocks, and along with the fact that parasites and various infections have adapted to environmental conditions, the pigeon, as a domesticated bird, began to get sick more often.
Even an isolated bird needs to be vaccinated. The pigeon that leaves the cage is susceptible to attacks by bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms. Rainwater that collects in the yard, grass and green food - it's easy to find the source of the pathogen. The instructions for the vaccine indicate the basic provisions of how and when to vaccinate birds correctly.
Preparing for vaccination
The variety of pigeon vaccines can make it difficult for a novice poultry breeder to choose. The pigeon gets sick several times a year at different periods, and it is necessary to predict possible diseases in advance. During epidemics in domesticated birds, finding a vaccine in a pharmacy is not as easy as it might seem. In pigeon breeding, a person needs to be prepared for infections or infection of birds with worms.
Before starting the vaccination, you should worry about the pet's well-being. The pigeon should not be affected by the injection. A healthy bird quickly recovers after vaccination. The use of the drug is possible only on a strong bird without disease symptoms. Having strengthened the complementary food for the flock, the farmer prepares the pigeons for inoculation. What type of drug should you choose for seasonal diseases of the pigeon flock? Products tested by time and experience of poultry farmers:
- Bergolak;
- Avivak;
- "Honeycomb" (strain NB);
- La Sota.
The interval between the chosen vaccine and the next injection is exactly one month. A flock is vaccinated against smallpox, which most often affects winged, helminthiasis, in cases where the eggs of the worms are transmitted through water or green feeding, and from Newcastle disease. Other diseases require animal vaccination in exceptional cases.
It is also not worth rushing to vaccinate domestic winged against all possible diseases. The poultry farmer assesses the risk of infection. It is not recommended to overload the bird with unnecessary vaccinations. Separately, a vaccine for adult birds and young animals is selected. If the disease affects the animal, the bird should be treated, and it is too late to vaccinate the sick bird.
Smallpox disease and vaccination
The birds are vaccinated against smallpox, which live in regions where such a disease is widespread. Smallpox is not found every day and not in all countries.To administer the vaccine to a winged one, special devices are needed. For the convenience of smallpox vaccination, it is better to contact a veterinary clinic. Experts will carry out all the necessary activities without harm to the bird.
The first antibodies are produced in the first week after injection. The effect of the vaccine lasts throughout the year. Dry powders are diluted with special solvents. The vaccination process is carried out in several successive stages.
Salmonellosis vaccination
Using salmonella drugs once a year ensures the production of antibodies against a dangerous disease. Vaccines are sold in the form of a fine powder of a granular structure. Packaging the drug in ampoules allows you to protect the person who will inject the drug. The shelf life of the vaccine is exactly one year, so you can stock up on the product in advance.
Any change in color or consistency of the drug is a good reason to dispose of the vaccine. As soon as the agent is introduced to the bird, antibodies against salmonellosis are produced within 2 days. To enhance the effect, winged animals are vaccinated against an infectious disease twice a year.
Newcastle disease
Indications for use of Aviac - Newcastle disease. The appearance of the vaccine is a white solution or emulsion. Vaccine composition:
- extract of chicken embryos;
- oils;
- chemicals to strengthen the immune system.
The product is available in glass or plastic packaging. The period for the formation of antibodies to Newcastle disease is exactly 28 days. If the birds did not get sick within a month, then the likelihood of developing the disease in the future is negligible. The product is stored for almost a year in a cool place or refrigerator. Contraindications to the use of the vaccine are diseases of the internal organs of birds or a weakened state.
Individuals older than 3 months are allowed to be vaccinated by Aviak. Young animals are not vaccinated with such a drug. The vaccine is injected into the neck or sternum. Before the injection is given, the injection site must be disinfected without fail. The agent is injected through a syringe.
Vaccinations for a pigeon flock will not harm the bird's body if injected by a doctor. Self-vaccination can result in complications. An individual that has managed to get sick must be isolated from the flock and treated with a special course. It is always easier to prevent a disease than to cure it later.