Preventing is less expensive than curing disease outbreaks. Careful sanitation is unquestionably the first line of defense against disease losses. Preventive practices to help avoid disease loss can be summarized under general categories taken from Pigeon Diseases, Their Prevention and Control, Ralston Purina Co.:
Good breeding
• Start with disease-free breeding stock. The adult serves as a reservoir of infection for the squab as well as a carrier to other adults. Careful sanitation and sound management
• Remove all droppings daily or at least once a week. Daily removal is essential during disease outbreaks.
• Construct housing, runs, and equipment for ease of cleaning and disinfection.
• Keep building, litter, and runs clean and dry at all times.
• Isolate newly purchased birds that are being returned from a show for several weeks, because they can introduce disease into the entire flock.
• Inspect all birds daily, and isolate any sick birds immediately.
• Get a laboratory diagnosis when disease strikes. Until the cause of your problem is identified, definite steps cannot be taken for proper treatment and control.
• Dispose of all dead birds promptly.
Good feeding
• Feed a balanced ration. It has been demonstrated that healthy birds are more resistant to disease, and the optimum level of nutrients will provide better health. These are the fundamentals that serve as the foundation for a management and sanitation program that reduces disease losses and provides the maximum in profit and enjoyment for every pigeon and dove breeder
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