Bird Health - Pigeons

Dr. Rob Marshall is a bird veterinarian with a special interest in sports medicine.

Dr. Rob Marshall's health programmes emphasise the importance of developing a strong natural resistance in the young birds, so that they are more capable of withstanding the pressures of racing and the diseases picked up in the race basket. Dr Marshall's programmes use natural products to enhance health during the breeding season, young bird development and race season. During racing the clever and wise use of antibiotic medicines, combined with the proven health products are used to protect and enhance the performance of the race team and produce startling and consistent race results. Comprehensive information on Dr Marshall's principles of good management in racing, show and squab pigeons is available in his latest book, "The Athletic Pigeon" and can be viewed in the Clients Only section. Show pigeons and squab farms now enjoy their own specialised health programmes based upon the successful racing pigeon programmes.

Dr. Marshall also offers a remarkable service to the fancy, through his novel system of monitoring the health and fitness of the racing pigeon. Details of his methods of attaining top health and performance are outlined in the videos, "Disease Management of Pigeons", "Superhealth in Racing Pigeons" and in his latest book "The Athletic Pigeon".

Dr. Marshall's knowledge and expertise with racing pigeons has been used to develop health programmes and strategies for fancy pigeons and commercial squab farms. This web page introduces pigeon fanciers and newcomers to pigeon keeping and "the best practice" of pigeon care.