Effective drugs in the fight against bacterial and viral diseases of pigeons include Nifulin-forte, which has a wide range of effects and contributes to the rapid recovery of sick birds.
Description and form of the drug
"Nifulin-forte" refers to complex antibacterial drugs. It is a powder, light brown or yellow in color with a peculiar smell that is difficult to dilute with water. Sold in plastic bags with a minimum dosage of 50 g, a maximum of 5 kg. The substances that make up the drug are well absorbed by the mucous membrane of the digestive tract. Doves leave the body after 12 hours with urine and droppings. It is used for preventive purposes, as well as for treatment.
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Active substances in the composition
100 g of the drug contains:
- 11 g of metronidazole - an antibiotic aimed at combating parasites, is most effective against trichomoniasis;
- 2.5 g of oxytetracycline hydrochloride - a substance due to which bacteria cease to grow and multiply;
- 1 g of furazolidone - has antimicrobial properties, inhibits the development of microbes;
- 85.5 g of lactose is an additional substance that positively affects beneficial intestinal bacteria.
Indications for use
Nifulin-forte is used to treat pigeon diseases such as trichomoniasis, colibacteriosis, salmonellosis, ornithosis.
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Trichomoniasis
The causative agent of this disease is Trichomonas. This microorganism enters the body along with low-quality water and food. Attaches to the mucous membrane of the esophagus, goiter and larynx, forming plugs that do not allow food to pass through. As a result, the pigeon dies.
The main symptoms of trichomoniasis include:
- immobility;
- drooping wings;
- open beak.
Colibacillosis
Colibacteriosis is caused by coli coli, which penetrates the body through the air or through poor food. Most often, chicks suffer. In acute form, death occurs in a few hours.
The main symptoms are:
- thirst;
- diarrhea with foamy feces;
- fever;
- refusal of food;
- sneezing (subacute form);
- lethargy;
- cramps
- bowel movements with streaks of blood;
- rapid weight loss (chronic form).
Salmonellosis
It occurs due to a violation of cleanliness in the dovecot, provoked by the deadly stick of salmonella. Infection injures internal organs, especially in chicks.
Important! Salmonellosis can spread through the eggs of pigeons, as a result of which already infected chicks hatch.
There are 2 forms of infection:
- intestinal - manifested by decreased appetite, diarrhea, inactivity of birds due to joint damage, convulsions and paralysis;
- nervous - characterized by convulsions of the whole body and death of the bird.
Ornithosis
Chlamydia pigeon viral disease. Symptoms in young animals:
- poor development;
- diarrhea;
- weak plumage.
Important! Harvesting bird carcasses is possible only 10 days after the last dose of Nifulin-Forte.
In older individuals, the disease proceeds as follows:
- loss of appetite;
- there is conjunctivitis and lacrimation;
- snoring while breathing;
- diarrhea;
- bowel function is disturbed;
- the skin turns blue;
- birds stop flying, shake their heads.
Cooking method
Nifulin-Forte is prescribed to pigeons in the form of a solution, diluted with water or powder is added to dry food.
With food
Experts recommend feeding the medicine to birds in a dry form, since it is poorly bred in cold water. For this it is necessary to mix 20 g of “Nifulin-forte” with 1 kg of dry food, adding a little sunflower oil there, so that the medicine is better associated with food.
With water
For this method, 1 teaspoon of the substance is diluted in 1 liter of water. Moreover, first, the drug is diluted in a small amount of hot boiled water until completely dissolved, then the necessary dose of cold water is added.
Instructions for use for pigeons
This drug is used both to prevent the occurrence of diseases, and, directly, during treatment.
To strengthen immunity
For the purpose of prevention, as well as to increase immunity, Nifulin-forte is given at the rate of 1 teaspoon of the drug per 1 kg of feed or 1 liter of water for 30 days.
One week before hatching
Once a week, before the chicks hatch, or during the breeding period, 1 time per day, the drug is distributed to adult pigeons in the ratio of 1 teaspoon per 1 liter of water.
For diseases
During treatment, the drug is diluted in the amount of 1 teaspoon per 1 kg of food and administered to the birds every day for 5-7 days.
Side effects and contraindications
If you do not adhere to the exact dosage, according to the instructions, an allergic reaction to the drug can be attributed to side effects, which is manifested by such symptoms:
- tearing;
- discharge from the nose;
- decreased appetite;
- diarrhea
- scabies.
In case of an overdose, disorders of the nervous system are observed, as well as drowsiness, lethargy and, in severe cases, the death of pigeons. "Nifulin-forte" is contraindicated for animals of other species, except pigs.Storage conditions
The drug must be stored in a securely closed container at a temperature not exceeding + 25 ° C, because the substances that are part of the Nifulin-Forte structure, under the influence of the sun and air, lose their healing properties. The labeling, date of manufacture and expiration date of this medicine should also be visible. Do not keep near food and be sure to stay away from children.
"Nifulin-forte" refers to universal remedies that are used to prevent bacterial, infectious and viral diseases, as well as during the treatment of these diseases, which helps to significantly reduce mortality among pigeons and facilitates caring for them.
