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Vet Positions
POSITION STATEMENT The Association of Pigeon Veterinarians believes that any pigeon participating in a show or race sanctioned by national pigeon organization be required to have been vaccinated against Pigeon Paramyxovirus (PMV-1)The only licensed and approved vaccine in the U.S.A. for PMV-1 is the oil based product produced by Maine Biologic Laboratory. It is an effective and save vaccine. The European product, Colombovac, is a good vaccine. It is not approved for use in the U.S. and there is concern about how it is handled when shipped from Europe. If it is not kept refrigerated its effectiveness may be compromised. The use of the live Newcastle Disease vaccine for chickens (LaSota) for immunization against PMV-1 in pigeons is not acceptable. Pigeon Paramyxovirus differs serologically and biochemically from Newcastle Disease in chickens. We believe it poses no threat to the chicken industry. Dr. Andy Rathwell, President
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