Paramyxovirus (PMV)

Paramyxovirus (PMV)

This disease is normally fatal and the treatment products can only be used as a preventative measure. It is recommended that all birds are vaccinated at least once a year. Young birds should be vaccinated at 4 to 8 weeks of age, but no later than 4 weeks before the young bird racing season.

This disease cannot be cured and it should be noted that birds affected with this disease will always be carriers

The Symptoms of Paramyxovirus are :

• Loss of balance 
• Loss of weight
• Watery green, slimy droppings
• Large dilation of the pupil or loss or colour in the eye
• Twisting of the neck and head