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What
should a fancier know about Pigeon Pox?
Pigeon Pox is caused
by a virus which is generally carried by mosquitoes and other biting insects.
When a non-resistant pigeon is bitten by a carrier parasite, the virus
enters the bloodstream of the bird. Within five to seven days, small whitish
wart-like lesions appear on the head, feet, legs, and beak areas. These
deposits can grow to become large yellowish bumps which, if removed, may
ooze blood. In time, these lesions will dry and fall off, so I advise
fanciers to leave them alone.
To prevent Pigeon Pox, use the vaccine regularly. No other measure is
successful, although controlling the mosquito and fly populations in and
around the loft may be helpful. The only way to prevent Pigeon Pox is
to vaccinate.
See the Pigeon Pox section of the Siegel’s
catalog for medications for prevention and control. |
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