Challenge - Mycotoxins
Mould growth in feed materials is a common problem and so mycotoxins can pose a serious risk to animals.
Mycotoxicosis can lead to high economic losses, due to losses in milk yield and fertility as well as increased susceptibility to secondary diseases.
Mycotoxins are usually co-occurring (Streit et al., 2013) and so the cumulative deleterious effects of their presence can be at lower levels than recommended EU limits.
Since moving from Sydney to a rural property almost 20 years ago the pigeons have only had tank water to drink which I've long suspected was the primary cause of the inconsistent droppings that I have experienced ever since. As soon as I began using Salgard in the water the improvement in their droppings was almost instantaneous and have remained that way ever since. Have also noticed that they are shedding a lot more down feathers which is another indicator of good health. The Salgard is used in the water in conjunction with Orego Stim which I've been using regularly for many years. Could not be happier with the results.
Orego-Stim is being used by a lot of budgerigar breeders. I have used Salgard and find my birds are in good health. Watch the use rate on orego-stim, 1 ml to 3 litres which means it is very economical to use. Would prefer to review after the breeding season but look forward to improved fertility and healthy chicks.
Salgard, assists the birds to maintain there health during the stressful time of breeding and molting season