What should the pigeon fancier do?
To us there are only 4 options. 1-The fancier can have his birds regularly checked by a veterinarian (but this can cost a lot) 2-If he thinks that he can recognize the early signs of respiratory problems & infection, then isolate the infected birds and give them a cure of double dosage of Improver and AntiFungal for 4 days 3-He can monitor his birds closely and as prevention add the Improver & AntiFungal in the yearly racing schedule/program to avoid this respiratory problems 4-Do nothing and just hope all will be ok. We dont really see this as an option. Respiratory infection is just too common. Sooner or later it is likely that exposure will occur and good birds will be lost. Regular testing does no harm and is certainly the way to go for fanciers who dont like to treat their birds. Treatment is only given when the problem is protected. What will the veterinarian do? Simple tests for the vet involve aspirating some mucus from around the choana (the slot in the roof of the mouth) and
