Young Bird Disease is a frustrating disease that affects young pigeons between the ages of four weeks to one year. YBD is a multifactorial disease that is clinically seen when pigeons contract Circovirus, thus causing stress and potentially secondary infections such as Paramyxovirus, Trichomoniasis, Coccidiosis and Salmonella. YBD Cure helps treat the said secondary infections while helping to suppress any viruses that may be present.
Classic Symptoms of YBD
YBD starts off with babies becoming listless and losing their appetite. They soon start vomiting and soon afterwards they stool become loose. The disease progresses to a severe gastroenteritis with very bad foul-smelling diarrhoea. Pigeons become very emaciated and up to 20% may die. YBD wipes out the bird’s immune system and secondary infections such as E. coli, Salmonella and Trichomoniasis is common. In the mild form only, the immunity is affected and these pigeons respond poorly to vaccination or preventative treatment whilst often getting lost on training tosses. Pigeons not dying from YBD will recover fully if treated correctly.
Pigeons initially show symptoms of listlessness and loss of appetite, soon followed by excessive drinking and vomiting. Fowl-smelling yellow to green diarrhea is another classic sign. Pigeons lose weight rapidly and about 10% – 20 % of untreated pigeons may die. If pigeons are not treated effectively, they may become severely stunted and never recover fully to become competitive during the racing season.
Treatment Plan:
Isolation and disinfection are the most important factors to be followed during the outbreak. Sick babies must be isolated in a separate loft. Strict cage rest in a darkened loft should be enforced for at least 7 days. The combination of scientifically proven natural immune stimulants and anti-viral herbs combined with the safest and most effective antibiotic combination, has been shown to be extremely effective in reducing mortality and enhancing recovery during outbreaks. At the first signs of disease pigeons should be placed on such a combination product containing the correct and scientifically proven immune stimulants combined with high dose Amoxicillin and Colistin. It is imperative that such a product be given over the food, as this will increase the contact time with the active ingredients. To further enhance with minor amino acids as well as a specific Mega vitamin combination of Vitamin C and E may be added to the drinking water.
Key Benefits of Treatment With ” YBD Cure”
Unique formula contains two of the safest and effective actives for secondary infections of YBD: Amoxicillin and Colistin
Treats bacterial infections and helps suppress viruses
Formulated with four naturally-derived immune stimulants
YBD Cure is based on years of painstaking research and testing
One of the only YBD treatments on the market
Powder easily dissolves in drinking water
Formulated by Dr. Botha, a leading avian veterinarian
Ingredients
Amoxicillin
Colistin Sulphate
Capsicum oleoresin (Capsicum)
Turmeric oleoresin (Curcumin)
Olea europaea ( Oleuropein)
Beta Glucan as anti-viral
Dosage Instructions
Mix 5 grams (1 heaped spoon included) into 2 fl oz of water and mix until contents form into a gel. Then, mix gel into 2.2 lbs of feed and leave to dry prior to feeding birds. Treat for 7 consecutive days– morning and evening. Gel may be stored in fridge for up to 7 days.
For critically ill birds, dose 1 ml of gel orally twice daily for 7 days, or until bird begins to eat again.
Size
100 g (3.5 oz). Treats 60 pigeons for 7 days.
* Disclaimer: This product is for pet birds only. Not for animals whose meat or eggs are intended for human consumption*
