How is pigeon pox caused? A brief introduction to simple treatment methods

SummaryTreatment methods for pigeon pox: For milder symptoms, the bird can be allowed to recover on its own; for severe symptoms, the scabs can be carefully removed with disinfected scissors, then iodine tincture and gentian violet applied to the wound. For the mucosal type, iodine glycerin can be applied to the wound. For affected pigeon flocks, 0.01% enrofloxacin can be added to the drinking water, along with traditional Chinese medicine treatment. How pigeon pox is caused: Pigeon pox is an infectious disease caused by the poxvirus, and this virus is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets and skin contact.

I. Treatment methods for pigeon pox

1. Pigeon pox is a common pigeon disease that produces post-recovery immunity. Milder cases can heal on their own as the body gradually produces immune antibodies, and the immunity is lifelong, so no treatment is needed and the bird can be left to recover by itself.

2. If symptoms are severe and affect breathing and eating, the scabs can be carefully removed with a disinfected scalpel, tweezers, or scissors, then iodine tincture and gentian violet applied to the wound. For the mucosal type, iodine glycerin can be applied to the wound.

3. Generally, when the first sick pigeon is found, measures should be taken quickly to prevent spread. Vaccination with pigeon pox vaccine before the disease occurs is a relatively effective control measure, but it is ineffective for pigeons that are already ill or already infected but in the incubation period. Young pigeons should be vaccinated starting at 3 weeks of age or older, and the vaccine is effective for 1 year.

4. Generally, 7-10 days after vaccination, check whether scabs appear at the vaccination site. Pigeon pox vaccine can be used at the same time as paramyxovirus vaccine or Salmonella vaccine. After vaccination, supplement electrolytes or vitamins for 2 consecutive days and reduce training.

5. Since pigeon pox generally affects young pigeons with weak body resistance, during the peak breeding season, do not passively wait until sick pigeons appear before taking measures.

6. For affected pigeon flocks, moroxydine hydrochloride can be used, administered in drinking water at a concentration of 0.4% for 3-5 consecutive days, or 0.01% enrofloxacin can be added to the drinking water along with traditional Chinese medicine treatment. The formula is 90 g gentian root, 60 g isatis root, 50 g cimicifuga rhizome, 40 g honeysuckle flower, 40 g wild chrysanthemum flower, 30 g forsythia fruit, and 30 g licorice. Process the above traditional Chinese medicines into fine powder, mix 1.5 g per pigeon per day evenly into the feed, and feed in concentrated portions in the morning and afternoon. If seed feed is used and it is difficult to mix in, the above traditional Chinese medicines can be decocted in water, then diluted with an appropriate amount of water and left for the pigeons to drink freely.

7. Multiple vitamins and cod liver oil can also be added to the health grit and drinking water, which helps enhance the pigeons' resistance, protect the skin, and promote wound healing. Generally, 3-5 consecutive days of use can cure it. For individual severely affected sick pigeons, for the skin type of pigeon pox, the scabs can be peeled off with tweezers, then purple medicine applied to the wound. For the mucosal type of pigeon pox, a small tweezers can be used to peel off and remove the membrane on the mucosa, then a little "Houzheng San" or "Liushen Wan" powder can be blown onto the affected area, once a day for 3 consecutive days.

II. How pigeon pox is caused

1. Pigeon pox is an infectious disease caused by the poxvirus. It generally occurs in young pigeons, with the main epidemic season from March to June each year. It can also be infected in other seasons and poses a serious threat to racing pigeons that have not been vaccinated. This virus is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets and skin contact.

2. Theoretically, people who come into contact with infected pigeons may also be infected, but pigeon pox virus is a specific virus that is generally more susceptible to pigeons and not very sensitive to humans. People with weak constitutions may experience discomfort after contact with sick pigeons, but there will not be the same harm and symptoms as in pigeons, so there is no need to worry too much. Usually, after pigeons are thoroughly cooked, all poxviruses are killed, and eating them will not harm the human body.