Common Diseases During Moulting Season

During the moulting season, your falcon can become compromised and more susceptible to parasites, disease and infection. If you suspect that your falcon is unwell, it’s essential to seek veterinary care as soon as possible. Early treatment can help prevent serious health complications and improve your falcon’s chances of recovery.

Parasitic Infections

Various parasitic infections, including lice, ticks, and fleas, can affect falcons. These parasites can cause skin irritation, feather loss, and other health problems. Falcon Insect Liquidator immediately controls insects on contact while remaining active for up to 6 weeks. Falcon Insect Liquidator is safe for use directly on falcons and their environments.

Aspergillosis

Aspergillosis is a fungal infection that can affect a falcon’s respiratory system. It may cause breathing difficulties, coughing, and sneezing and can be fatal if left untreated. Falcon Asperzole Tablets is the Gold Standard treatment for Aspergillosis, containing Vorciconazole to safely and effectively treat Aspergiolosos.

Avian Pox

Avian pox is a viral disease that causes wart-like growths on a falcon’s skin and beak. It can also cause respiratory problems and other health issues.

Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty liver disease can occur in falcons that are overweight or have a diet that is too high in fat. It is a form of liver damage and leads to other health problems. Falcon Liverpro helps to protect and rejuvenate your falcon’s liver. With concentrated milk thistle extract, vitamins E and C and amino acids flavoured with quail making, it is highly palatable and easy to administer over prey.

Hypovitaminosis

A deficiency of vitamins can occur in hunting falcons during the moulting season if they are not receiving a balanced diet. This can lead to respiratory infections, eye problems, and other health issues. Falcon Multivet Tablets provide your falcon with essential vitamins while supporting overall health and well-being. Multivet can be used daily as a maintenance supplement to support recovery during stress, illness or injury.

Bacterial Infections

Bacterial infections like Staphylococcus, E. coli and Salmonella can affect hunting falcons during the moulting season. It’s essential to practice good hygiene and sanitation practices, such as cleaning perches and equipment regularly and providing clean water to help prevent bacterial infections. Falcon Spectovet Tablets is a broad-spectrum antibiotic tablet that helps to treat common bacterial infections in falcons, particularly those of the respiratory system and sinus.

Stress-related Illness

Moulting is a stressful time for falcons, and stress can weaken their immune system and make them more vulnerable to illness. Stress-related illnesses can include infections and digestive problems. Falcon Rehab Formula supports recovery and rehabilitation after trauma or disease by stimulating the immune system supporting digestive function, and promoting recovery.

Bumblefoot

Bumblefoot is a bacterial infection that affects birds’ feet, including falcons. If left untreated, it can cause swelling, redness, and discomfort, leading to more severe health complications. Falcon Wound Aid helps to support tissue regeneration and speed wound recovery by removing wound debris while promoting healthy tissue.

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a protozoal infection that can affect the upper digestive tract of hunting falcons during the moulting season. It causes mouth, throat, and esophagus inflammation, difficulty swallowing, and regurgitation. Falcon Ronivet-SF is the safest and most effective treatment for severe frounce. The stress-free formula can be added to your flocks drinking eater to control and treat frounce\canker in groups of falcons. Falcon Protocide Tablets treatment to cure Trichomoniasis (Frounce/Canker), Hexamita and Giardia in Falcons. Treatment involves the administration of just one tablet as a single-dose treatment. This product contains two active ingredients, Ronidazole and Secnidazole, and is safe and highly effective.

Coccidiosis

Coccidiosis is a protozoal infection that can affect the intestinal tract of hunting falcons during the moulting season. It is transmitted through contact with infected feces or contaminated food or water. Falcon Coccinil Tablets are a safe, rapid-acting, highly effective treatment for coccidiosis.

Heat Stress

Hunting falcons can be susceptible to heat stress during the moulting season, especially if they are kept in environments that are too warm or lack proper ventilation. Heat stress leads to dehydration, fatigue, and other health problems. Falcon Spark is a fast and effective concentrated electrolyte formula that helps to prevent and treat dehydration and exhaustion in falcons. Highly palatable, the quail-flavoured supplement can be dusted directly onto feed items as a stress-free supplementation method.

Candida

Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by the Candida fungus. It can affect the digestive system of hunting falcons and may cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.

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