This practice of pigeon fancy is generally called “pigeon racing” in North America and “pigeon play” in Europe. The principles of pigeon fancy are intricate and there are a variety of vocabulary terms that seem quite mysterious. There is also a history of resistance to veterinary involvement among many pigeon breeders so it can be intimidating for even experienced avian veterinarians to interact with the pigeon fancier . . .
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References
Harlin RW. Practical pigeon medicine. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet 2013:111-124.
Hooimeijer J. Management of racing pigeons. In: Harrison GJ, Lightfoot TL (eds). Clinical Avian Medicine. Palm Beach, FL: Spix Publishing; 2006: 849-860.
Hooimeijer J, Dorrestein GM. Pigeons and doves. In: Altman R, Clubb SL, Dorrestein GM, Quesenberry K (eds). Avian Medicine and Surgery. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders; 1997: 886-909.
Rupiper DJ. Diseases that affect race performance of homing pigeons. Part I: Husbandry, Diagnostic Strategies, and Viral Diseases. J Avian Med Surg 12(2):70-77, 1998.
Rupiper DJ, Ehrenberg M. Introduction in pigeon practice. Proc Conf Assoc Avian Vet 1994: 203-211.
Further reading
Walker C. The Flying Vet’s Pigeon Health Management: A Veterinary Guide to Health Control, Medication Use and the Development of Race Fitness for the Competitive Fancier. Knox Veterinary Clinic; 2000.
Levi WM. The Pigeon. Wendell Levi Publishing Company; 1941.
Levi WM. Encyclopedia of Pigeon Breeds; 1965.
Stam JWE. Pigeon Racing Today & Tomorrow, 35 Years in the Practice: Knowledge, Experience, Realizations and Opinions of a Veterinary Pigeon Enthusiast. Continental Breeding Station; 1994.
Pollock C. Pigeon fancy: Talking the talk. September 25, 2014. LafeberVet Web site. Available at https://lafeber.com/vet/pigeon-fancy-talking-talk/