So I'm not sure when the PMV had started in the UK but do you think that this caused ybs in racing pigeons ( maybe 1980).
Was it developed for chicken's which are far bigger in size & weight, do you think the 0.2 dosage is to big a dose for vaccination on racing pigeons.


I think you are ...

So I'm not sure when the PMV had started in the UK but do you think that this caused ybs in racing pigeons ( maybe 1980).
Was it developed for chicken's which are far bigger in size & weight, do you think the 0.2 dosage is to big a dose for vaccination on racing pigeons. Would a more up-to-date ...

RP vaccine at weaning followed up with good loft hygiene spray floor's & perches regularly with Vircon S, feeding a light diat so you don't over fill with heavy feed that takes a long time to digest. Also I use the Vircon in the water just a pinch, but fill drinker first then add the Vircon as ...

RP vaccine at weaning followed up with good loft hygiene spray floor's & perches regularly with Vircon S, feeding a light diat so you don't over fill with heavy feed that takes a long time to digest. Also I use the Vircon in the water just a pinch, but fill drinker first then add the Vircon as it ...

So if that's the case what are they doing differently that buck the trend they must have a governing body the same as in the UK & Germany.

I just think with the falling membership year on year of the RPRA & being blunt the younger generation aren't interest it will gradually decline further. How you change that scenario I haven't got the answer to that unfortunately I wish I did. Does anyone know like in a Country like China & Romania ...

Spieker-Loft wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 5:33 pm Nice results there
How many birds are raced in a club on average in the uk

Depending on how many member actually race in any club Leon.
Could be 50 up to I've nown 600 in 1 of the club's I used to fly in.

Mark has at his disposal top distance pigeons sourced from Europes top distance fancier's, he's also has done very well with his sprinter's the last few seasons.
He does a lot of co breeding which helps, also Nigel Langstaff is working in the background a fair bit with his experience. My friends ...

Pass on my best regards to him please Dave.
We had a little 'spat' while he was on but it was over nothing.
I have a lot of respect for him. Everything is meticulously calculated and measured to the "nth" degree and no stone is left unturned. He deserves all the credit he gets.
Love to see him ...

Very well done to Neil Andrews in this old bird season.
8 club 1sts from 11 races.
The last race 280 mls 1,2,3 Fed, I think trying celibacy for the first time this season & going for the longer races North just goes to show how an individual with the drive & lot of hard work can pay off.