Rhodotium: instructions for use for pigeons, composition and analogues

Pigeons are prone to various diseases. Many of them are infectious. Cleanliness in the dovecote is therefore very important for the he alth of pets. This is especially felt if the pigeons are kept in enclosures, not allowed out for walks. "Rhodotium" successfully cures common bird ailments, instructions for use of the drug for pigeons will help their owners who find themselves alone with a single or mass disease of birds.

Composition and release form of "Rodotium"

The drug is produced in Bulgaria by BIOVET, AD in the form of white (yellowish tint is possible) granules packaged in 100 g polymer bottles and 1 kg cans. The active ingredient tiamulin is contained in "Rhodotium" in 45% concentration.

When is it used?

Veterinary drug used in the treatment of pigeons from dysentery, respiratory diseases, mycoplasma infections. Mycoplasma is a microorganism without a cell wall. It is detected by laboratory analysis of smears from the mucous membranes. Various types of mycoplasmas infect the respiratory, genitourinary and circulatory systems of animals, birds and humans. "Rhodotium" prevents protein synthesis in a microbe cell, leading to its death.

Mycoplasmosis of the respiratory tract is especially dangerous, as pathogenic cells can invade all organs that supply the body with oxygen. "Rhodotium" is given to pigeons with mycoplasmal infections. The rest of the birds on the farm are given the drug to drink in order to prevent mass infection.

Dosage and instructions for use of the drug for pigeons

Rhodotium is administered orally to birds by dissolving the granules in water.

Recommended intake rates of the drug are shown in the table.

Pneumonia Microplasma infections

Disease	Dosage , g per 1 kg of body weight
0.095
0,11

It is acceptable to use "Rhodotium" for other animals and birds, if laboratory tests reveal pathogens that are not immune to tiamulin. For a successful course of treatment, it is recommended to adhere to the following simple rules:

1. In an effort to give the animals the necessary dose to drink, the drug is dissolved in the amount of water that a group of birds drinks per day.
2. The livestock should not have access to clean water or other fluids.
3. A fresh batch of solution is prepared every day.
4. A large amount of drink is prepared in 2 stages. First, the drug is diluted in the third part of the calculated amount of water. After stirring until the granules are completely dissolved, add the remaining liquid.

Pigeons consume 30-60 ml of water per day. Most of all, egg-laying females and nursing mothers need it. In hot weather, thirst increases almost 2 times.

For preventive purposes, the bird is given a 0.0125-0.025% solution of tiamulin, for treatment - 0.025%.

Disease detection

For successful housekeeping, the owner must be guided by signs that help to quickly isolate a sick bird and help her as soon as possible.

Symptoms of dysentery:

• loss of appetite;
• unusual lethargy;
• brown excrement with blood spots;
• diarrhea (may be interrupted by short-term constipation);
• slight increase in body temperature.

The most dangerous period for the he alth of pigeons is 1-3 months. At this time, their immunity weakly resists infections. The chick, cut off from mother's milk, has not yet adapted to an independent life.

Signs of pneumonia:

• loss of appetite;
• depression;
• eye inflammation and suppuration along the eyelids;
• 1-1.5 weeks after the first symptoms wheezing, heavy breathing through the open beak.

After starting treatment, pigeons usually recover in 7-14 days. Until full recovery, the wards should not be allowed to fall into stressful situations. Mycoplasmosis manifests itself in:

• pain in the joints of the limbs, their swelling;
• limp;
• not wanting to eat;
• weak reaction to the environment;
• reddening of the space around the eyes;
• coughs and sneezes, nasal mucus;
• rapid breathing.

What are the side effects

Negative reactions to the use of "Rhodotium" were not observed. Individual intolerance to tiamulin is very rare. Such birds are examined for kidney and liver diseases. If pathologies are detected, these individuals are rejected.

Possible contraindications

If the pigeons are taking any drugs, it is necessary to inform the veterinarian about this in order to prevent complications and adverse reactions (diarrhea, paralysis, kidney failure).

Poultry is cut for meat 3 days after the end of the course of treatment.

Terms and rules of storage

The therapeutic effect of "Rhodotium" keeps for two years. After opening, the drug is not poured anywhere, but left in its original packaging in a dry, darkened room at a temperature of 0 ° C to 25 ° C. It is required to exclude access to the product by children. Storage of "Rodotium" next to food or feed is unacceptable. Medicine containers are not used for household purposes.

Analogues

Similar to "Rhodotium" drugs are produced by other pharmaceutical companies. All of them use tiamulin as an active ingredient.

Type of packaging Shelf life in original packaging after first opening 4 months Tiam-45BioTestLab, UkrainePowder1 month Tiamulin 45% VCUltravet, Russia

	Thialong 45 %	NITA-FARM, Russia	1kg glass bottles
		100g foil pouch powder	1.5 months

Since all medicines have the same concentration of the active substance, their dosages coincide with the consumption rates of "Rhodotium".

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