Infectious Catarrh
| Symptoms: The diagnosis "infectious catarrh" can often be established simply from the behavior of affected pigeons, the inflammatory changes in the head region and respiratory tract and the characteristic sounds of respiration (wheezing). The door to infection is opened by mycoplasma and viruses, in addition to fungi und trichomonads. These lower the pigeons’ resistance and allow pathogenic bacteria - pasteurella, cocci und coli bacteria - to colonise and multiply. It is these secondary pathogens that engender the actual clinical picture of visible and audible catarrh (wheezing). Catarrh is not always caused by pathogens. Very often, inadequate ventilation and waste-air extraction, drafts, a deficient supply of oxygen and high concentrations of noxious gases and dust in the loft reduce the pigeons’ resistance, making them extremely susceptible to infection.(thank you Chevita.com) |
Treatment: Asymptomatic form: Pigeons suspected of infection that show mild infestation are not treated, in order not to disturb the host-pathogen equilibrium. Acute form: Diseased pigeons are treated with chevi-kok®. Treatment is supported by administration of multivitamin EB12 and the best possible diet. Note: chevi-kok® can be administered during the moult. Development of feathers will not be disturbed. |