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The racing season places enormous demands on our racing pigeons week after week.
As the duration of the journey increases, the hygienic and microbial pressure rises in many herds and often goes unnoticed at first.
Many breeders observe this phase:
This is precisely why modern, gentle hygiene concepts are becoming increasingly important in racing pigeon sport.
More and more successful racing flocks are now relying on preventative hygiene measures to keep their pigeons stable and efficient throughout the season.
An interesting approach here is the use of WaterControl based on hypochlorous acid (HOCl).
Hypochlorous acid is not a foreign substance, as HOCL is even used by the body's own immune system to control germs. HOCl can therefore help to neutralise viruses, bacteria, yeasts and fungi, thereby reducing the hygienic pressure in the stock.
Particularly interesting for the travelling season:
This is a modern and gentle option, WaterControl directly on the evening of the flight day as a crop rinse (dosage with double intensive hygienisation).
This can be particularly helpful after heavy flights:
Many breeders specifically combine this application with a customised supply of grain feed.
Alternatively, WaterControl can also be used for several days at a time.
During this phase, it is advisable to administer other feed supplements directly via the grain feed rather than via the drinking water.
This ensures that hygienic support is constantly maintained, while the pigeons continue to be optimally supplied with important supplements.
The application of WaterControl can be optimally integrated into a modern care plan for racing pigeons. Especially during intensive racing phases, this can help to reduce the hygienic pressure in the flock and support loft stability.
Important:
When using WaterControl No other preparations should be administered at the same time in the same drinking trough via the drinking water. Supplements are given directly via the grain feed during this phase.
After returning home, the focus is on regeneration and the intestinal environment.
Therefore in the first trough RecoverAmin Forte and SymBiotic according to the itinerary.
Recommended options:
Especially after heavy flights, this can help to reduce the hygienic pressure in the crop and drinking water area.
WaterControl is based on hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and was specially developed for drinking trough hygiene in the racing pigeon loft.
It supports:
Regular use can be a valuable component of modern stroke hygiene, especially during the racing season.
The longer the journey, the higher the infection pressure in the herd.
Not every strain is immediately visible and many problems develop gradually.
Therefore, regular monitoring remains important:
Important to understand:
WaterControl does not replace a vet or diagnostics.
However, modern hygiene management can be a valuable component in keeping racing pigeons stable and efficient throughout the season.
More information: www.bergerpigeons.com/Hygiene
WaterControl is a hygienic support based on hypochlorous acid (HOCl) to stabilise racing pigeons during the racing season.
Yes, many breeders already use WaterControl on the evening of the flight day as a crop rinse for hygienic support.
It is particularly useful during stressful travelling phases or after heavy races.
Yes, when using WaterControl together, feed supplements should be administered via the grain feed.
No, WaterControl does not replace diagnostics or veterinary care, but serves as supplementary hygiene management.
WaterControl is a hygienic support based on hypochlorous acid (HOCl) to stabilise racing pigeons during the racing season.
Yes, many breeders already use WaterControl on the evening of the flight day as a crop rinse for hygienic support.
It is particularly useful during stressful travelling phases or after heavy races.
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