What Is A High Reading

[david]

Can somebody kindly explain what is a high count of cocci and worms in racing pigeons by OPG.

 

 

Thanks

 

 

DAVID

[OLDYELLOW]

If you have a high count your advised to treat as there numbers are high , surely if you have been tested by a vet they'd offer treatment if not ring them back

[david]

Old yellow ..

 

I had asked a simple question and in your usual kind and thoughtful way you have just returned asking me a question.You are meaning well but it is irritating none the less.

I will ask again.

 

 

Please can somebody kindly offer me in the reading of OPG'S what a high worm and cocci count is

 

Many thanks

 

DAVID

[clockman]

over 1000 i was told

[clockman]

Coccidia <50 opg was mine

[OLDYELLOW]

Coccidia <50 opg was mine

I can't find an old test one that's got a high count

[OLDYELLOW]

oocysts per gram (opg) a count that was under 3,000 oocysts per gram (opg) of droppings was considered to be normal, with no expected response to treatment. A count of 3,000-20,000 opg was considered to be moderate, with treatment often providing a significant improvement in performance. A count of 20,000-50,000 opg was considered to be severe

 

http://www.albertaclassic.net/chalmers2.php

[david]

Thankyou George.

 

That's what i was after.

 

 

 

OLD YELLOW.

 

I was not intending to insult you but i will just add that within the answer given by you to my first post,there were two Rhetorical questions.

 

 

Thanks for the reply's guy's

 

 

DAVID

[OLDYELLOW]

Thankyou George.

 

That's what i was after.

 

 

 

OLD YELLOW.

 

I was not intending to insult you but i will just add that within the answer given by you to my first post,there were two Rhetorical questions.

 

 

Thanks for the reply's guy's

 

 

DAVID

not insulted at all , just suggesting that vets are there to answer enquiry's , i quite often use my visits to ask questions

[geordie1234]

Thankyou George.

 

That's what i was after.

 

 

 

OLD YELLOW.

 

I was not intending to insult you but i will just add that within the answer given by you to my first post,there were two Rhetorical questions.

 

 

Thanks for the reply's guy's

 

 

 

DAVID

[david]

oocysts per gram (opg) a count that was under 3,000 oocysts per gram (opg) of droppings was considered to be normal, with no expected response to treatment. A count of 3,000-20,000 opg was considered to be moderate, with treatment often providing a significant improvement in performance. A count of 20,000-50,000 opg was considered to be severe

 

http://www.albertaclassic.net/chalmers2.php

 

 

I am doing my own tests on my birds and the information you have given me is good.I can see where i am going with those figures and guides.

I was given a microscope for a christmas present some 3 years oago and have used it twice in that time.I must start to use it a little more often.

 

It seems i have a cociddia ocyst reading of 300opg and a worm count of 100opg ..My Tricho' reading is zero

I have been reading that some dutch vets advocate treating for a cocci count above 250opg...Surely not!!?

 

Thanks Old yellow.

 

 

DAVID

[Tony C]

David, take a look here http://poultryhealth...ry-registration

 

Has anyone on here subscribed to this, if so would you recommend it?

[david]

Yeah Tony.It sounds very good and informative.

 

I have tried to register but it just ignores my confirm button..

 

I think Graeme parsons was a vet that would pass on advice on this forum at one time .He then vanished!!

 

 

 

DAVID

[OLDYELLOW]

I am doing my own tests on my birds and the information you have given me is good.I can see where i am going with those figures and guides.

I was given a microscope for a christmas present some 3 years oago and have used it twice in that time.I must start to use it a little more often.

 

It seems i have a cociddia ocyst reading of 300opg and a worm count of 100opg ..My Tricho' reading is zero

I have been reading that some dutch vets advocate treating for a cocci count above 250opg...Surely not!!?

 

Thanks Old yellow.

 

 

DAVID

 

I think the continental fanciers treat too much anyway :emoticon-0127-lipssealed: , but like i say ring my vets up there quite happy to answer queries and obviously know far more than i know from a technical point of view great to see someone taking up the microscope will probably save you lots of ££££'s and you'l know exactly what's wrong with your birds , well done :emoticon-0137-clapping: :emoticon-0137-clapping: