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Pigeon racing today demands an up-to-date approach...
In this respect, DAC provides optimum support by supplying just the right mix of medicines and natural products. As an enthusiast who keeps, flies and breeds pigeons you are unfortunately confronted with the problem of sick birds and the accompanying complications. Obviously, diet, hygiene and good shelters play an important role, but measures to control pathogens are also extremely important! This is why, after years of research in collaboration with leading pigeon racers and experts, DAC has developed a complete range of medicines, vitamins, fitness products and natural preparations, so that you can take optimum care of your pigeons and keep them in peak condition.
Do not hesitate to contact us with questions and problems about the health and ailments of your pigeons:
DAC Infoline +31 521 351522, DAC Pharma E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
General Product Information:
Before you go on to the specific products covered in this DAC brochure, we want to give you some general information about DAC medicines. Over the years pigeon enthusiasts have regularly been asking a number of questions which may be of interest to you.
Why are vitamins not mixed into DAC medicines?
The reason is that the shelf life of vitamins in an opened package does not exceed six months, while medicine has a much longer shelf life. Moreover, some vitamins impede the optimum action of certain medicines. In short, after a cure, it is better to supply good, fresh vitamins separately.
Why do various packages of DAC medicines specify, along with a quantity per litre of drinking water, '= 20 pigeons or 10 kilos of body weight'?
It is assumed that 20 kilos of pigeons consume about 2 litres of water per day. This is an average figure, however, since animals drink less in cold weather and more in hot weather, DAC specifies for the drinking water quantity the number of grams you have to administer per animal or per kilo of body weight. (This is the amount of medicine per animal or kilo per day which should be ingested for the desired effect). If you want to administer medicine in drinking water, you should always add it to an amount of water you are certain will be consumed in one day. This measure ensures no water is thrown away which contains a residue of medicine, thereby depriving your birds of the correct amount. For the record, one carrier pigeon weighs 400 to 500 grams so 1 kilo of body weight equals about two carrier pigeons.
Why can DAC medicines be added to drinking water and feed alike?
The two options allow you to administer the medicines to your pigeons in the way that suits you best. Medicine in drinking water (dissolved in the water bowl) does have one great advantage, however. When pigeons are transported, they are exposed to all kinds of infections. During transport and the actual flight the chance that they catch something is by no means ruled out. When the pigeons come home, you obviously want to be sure there is no chance for them to infect - through the drinking water pan - the pigeons which stayed at home. This is why drinking water medication is highly recommended. An ornithosis mix in the drinking water not only controls any disease germs present but prevents the transmission of infection!
Finally, we want to emphasize an important principle in the administration of medicine to your pigeons. Always maintain the recommended amounts. One spoonful more does not result in extra effect; one spoonful less does not work adequately!
In case of doubt or retarded recovery consult an expert or phone the
DAC Infoline: +31 521 351522, DAC Pharma E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
