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Canker Medications
Canker is not a disease, it is a single-celled Flagellate parasite.
Adult pigeons usually carry the parasite without displaying any symptoms.
Young birds can suffer severe, sometimes fatal canker. Young birds
are typically infected orally by their parents. Canker may be found
in saliva and droppings and may also be transmitted in the drinking water.
Symptoms may include a whitish, cheesy form in the throat or other cavity.
Treatment is individual or through the drinking water. It is advisable
to alternate products to prevent a resistance. The whole flock should
be treated. A product that gives protection of the liver should follow
treatment as well as vitamins and probiotics. Preventative treatment
is 3-5 days before the breeding season. Regular prevention may be
considered every month or so. Treatment should be at least 5 days
and in severe cases, 7 days. Sometimes Canker is confused with Sinusitis.
Sinusitis is a yellowish, stringy substance removed with a q-tip or toothpick
and will not bleed. This is best treated with Doxyty or similar treatments.
In any Canker-control program, rotate at least two medications in order
to decrease the possibility of developing a resistance. Rotate every
3 or 4 treatments.
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