THE FIFER Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 How to spot pigeon paramyxovirus infectionSigns of paramyxovirus infection in pigeons may include: nervous sings, including trembling wings and heads, and twisting of the neckpartial paralysis of wings and legs (birds may fall over on landing and be unable to feed)unusually wet and liquidy faeces (diarrhoea) that are often greenish in colourquietness, loss of appetite and reluctance to moveThe disease is very contagious so it is common for most of the pigeons sharing a loft to display clinical signs at the same time. How paramyxovirus is spreadThe disease is spread by direct contact between pigeons and through: pigeon transporters that have not been adequately cleaned and disinfecteddrinking water in lofts and transporterspigeon fanciers carrying infection on their clothes, hands and feetThe disease can be introduced to a loft of kept pigeons through contact with wild pigeons. The disease can be spread to chickens if, for example, their feed is infected with the faeces of infected pigeons. In chickens paramyxovirus can cause Newcastle disease. Preventing and controlling paramyxovirus infection in pigeonsYou can help prevent the disease by: vaccinating your pigeons against the disease - talk to your vet for advice (if you run pigeons shows or races, you must ensure any bird taking part has been vaccinated)practising strict biosecurity on your premisesIf you organise a pigeon show or race you must make sure only vaccinated pigeons take part. If you own racing pigeons, you must keep a record of every show or race each bird takes part in. If you report suspicion of paramyxovirus infection in a pigeon APHA vets will investigate. If the disease is confirmed, APHA will impose temporary restrictions. Further information on prevention and controlControls to prevent disease What happens when a notifiable disease is suspected or confirmed Legislation on paramyxovirusParamyxovirus is covered by the Diseases of Poultry (England) Order 2003. Published 26 August 2014 Last updated 1 October 2014 + show all updatesContents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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