Evaluation of anthelmintics, antiprotozoal drugs and ectoparasiticides for racing pigeons (Columba livia var. domestica) available in The Netherlands.
Anthelmintics, antiprotozoal drugs and ectoparasiticides specially marketed for use in racing pigeons (Columba livia var. domestica) were evaluated by comparing dosages and indications given by the producers with data obtained from efficacy studies or empirical data. Of a total of 63 products, 59% were in accordance with the literature. Fifty-nine percent of the dosages and indications of anthelmintics were in accordance with scientifically obtained data, while for trichomonacides, coccidiostats and ectoparasiticides the figures were 47%, 59% and 100% respectively. Public health aspects of the consumption of medicated pigeons are discussed.
Zwijnenberg
R J
RJ
Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Sciences, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Vulto
A G
AG
van Miert
A S
AS
Lumeij
J T
JT
D000818:Animals; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010856:Columbidae; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005062:European Union; D006373:Helminthiasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006374:Helminthiasis, Animal; D007886:Legislation, Veterinary; D009426:Netherlands; D011528:Protozoan Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D011529:Protozoan Infections, Animal; D012042:Registries
D000871:Anthelmintics; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents