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IANYOUNG
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| | Subject: Pathologic findings in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with "young bird sickness". Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:08 pm | |
| Abstract
"Young bird sickness" is a term used by racing pigeon fanciers to describe a condition that has occurred regularly in recent years and affects pigeons (Columba livia domestica) in their first year of life. It is characterized by slow crop emptying, regurgitation, diarrhea, weight loss, poor performance, and occasionally death. Little scientific information is known about this syndrome to differentiate it from other diseases that occur in young pigeons. In this study, 1 bird from each of 9 lofts where "young bird sickness" was reported was euthanatized for cytologic and postmortem examination. Lesions of the lymphoreticular system, alimentary tract, and respiratory system were the most common findings. Lesions of the lymphoreticular system were present in all birds examined, and 3 birds had histopathologic findings consistent with circovirus infection. Combinations of protozoal, fungal, and mixed bacterial infections were associated with ingluvitis in 7 birds and enteritis in 6 birds. Pneumonitis was found in 5 birds that tested positive for Chlamydophila by polymerase chain reaction. Although "young bird sickness" appears to be a multifactorial condition, a pattern of lesions that involved the lymphoreticular, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems was evident, whereas diseases of other organ systems were uncommon. These findings suggest that "young bird sickness" may have a common etiology, and circovirus infection is proposed as a possible initiating cause of this syndrome in young racing pigeons in Northern Ireland. |
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Don Webb
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| | Subject: Re: Pathologic findings in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with "young bird sickness". Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:11 pm | |
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IANYOUNG
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| | Subject: Re: Pathologic findings in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with "young bird sickness". Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:25 pm | |
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oldstrain
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| | Subject: Re: Pathologic findings in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with "young bird sickness". Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:27 pm | |
| interesting stuff and am sure its airborne |
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Gaz b
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| | Subject: Re: Pathologic findings in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with "young bird sickness". Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:56 pm | |
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oldstrain
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| | Subject: Re: Pathologic findings in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with "young bird sickness". Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:07 pm | |
| come on gaz spill the beans lol your not thinking that us fanciers pass it on visiting other lofts are you |
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Gaz b
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| | Subject: Re: Pathologic findings in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with "young bird sickness". Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:16 pm | |
| No mate, but what's the best probiotic for pigeons
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Gaz b
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| | Subject: Re: Pathologic findings in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with "young bird sickness". Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:10 pm | |
| Pigeon own droppings.  |
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oldstrain
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| | Subject: Re: Pathologic findings in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with "young bird sickness". Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:15 pm | |
| yes yer rite gaz so long as the birds have been healthy |
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Don Webb
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| | Subject: Re: Pathologic findings in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with "young bird sickness". Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:55 pm | |
| - Gaz b wrote:
- Pigeon own droppings.
Spot on Gaz |
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Don Webb
Oldbird
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| | Subject: Re: Pathologic findings in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with "young bird sickness". Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:56 pm | |
| Lets put it this way ask all the fanciers who have had YBS and i bet they clean out everyday and the fanciers that don't clean out never seam to get YBS Here you are Ian one for you |
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Gaz b
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| | Subject: Re: Pathologic findings in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with "young bird sickness". Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:04 pm | |
| I have a theory Don, when I get time I will do a post on it. |
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Don Webb
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| | Subject: Re: Pathologic findings in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with "young bird sickness". Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:20 pm | |
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The N.E.H.U race from Melton Mowbray 21/4/2012 was won by Peel bros of South Shields, they took 1st club 1st fed, also taking 2nd and 4th club and 15 of the 25 birds clocked in the club......well done Peel brothers.