Vaccinations For Pmv

fred x · November 29, 2012

If I bring in pigeons from another loft & they state that the pigeons have been vaccinated. But I don't know what Vaccine have been used!!. If I vaccinate with a Vaccine that would be not the same. ie: I use Colombovac & say They have been done with BelgVac would it harm the birds???????

If we on the chat have a Vet at hand that would be great!!

demolition man · November 29, 2012

If I bring in pigeons from another loft & they state that the pigeons have been vaccinated. But I don't know what Vaccine have been used!!. If I vaccinate with a Vaccine that would be not the same. ie: I use Colombovac & say They have been done with BelgVac would it harm the birds???????
If we on the chat have a Vet at hand that would be great!!

Wait at least 4 weeks before you re-vaccinate mate there be fine.

November 29, 2012

For many years Colombovac would go off-supply without warning leaving UK fanciers with only Nobilis to vaccinate birds that had previously been done with Colombovac. Been in that position and saw no adverse affect on pigeons, but it did do my gun in. :wacko:

fred x · November 29, 2012

For many years Colombovac would go off-supply without warning leaving UK fanciers with only Nobilis to vaccinate birds that had previously been done with Colombovac. Been in that position and saw no adverse affect on pigeons, but it did do my gun in.

Thanks for the reply's Lads!. Give me a bit of peace of mind!!

PIGEON_MAN · November 29, 2012

If I bring in pigeons from another loft & they state that the pigeons have been vaccinated. But I don't know what Vaccine have been used!!. If I vaccinate with a Vaccine that would be not the same. ie: I use Colombovac & say They have been done with BelgVac would it harm the birds???????
If we on the chat have a Vet at hand that would be great!!

Just been reading a few notes from the RPRA manager in the BHW where he states that only COLOMBOVAC and NOBIVAC are licenced to use in the UK. I must admit I thought that the new BELGVAC was licensed as well but obviously not.

buster151 · November 29, 2012

I must admit I thought that the new BELGVAC was licensed as well but obviously not.

it was when the others were out of stock last year

PIGEON_MAN · November 29, 2012

I must admit I thought that the new BELGVAC was licensed as well but obviously not.

Funny but when people were saying they had problems in some parts of the country getting Colombovac we didnt seem to have problems in this area,surely if it was licensed then it would still be now.

Delboy · November 29, 2012

Havent used Colombovac for several years as it doesnt stop pigeons contracting PMV. I use Nobivac, the oil based one with much better results.ps.Another one to avoid is Chevi p200, this also is useless.