RP Rotavirus 2-in-1 Vaccine & Pharmavac PHA 3-in-1 Vaccine

**Complete Viral Protection for 50 Pigeons**

Viral disease prevention is one of the most critical—and often overlooked—pillars of successful pigeon management. Once viruses like rotavirus, paramyxovirus (PMV1), pigeon herpesvirus (PHV1), or adenovirus enter a loft, the consequences can be severe: sudden mortality, poor droppings, stunted young birds, neurological signs, and long-term performance losses.

The RP Rotavirus 2-in-1 Vaccine and Pharmavac PHA 3-in-1 Vaccine offer targeted, inactivated viral protection designed specifically for pigeons. Together, these vaccines provide coverage for five major viral threats, protecting up to 200 birds and allowing fanciers to tailor vaccination programs based on their loft’s specific disease risks.

Why Viral Vaccination Is Essential in Pigeon Lofts

Viruses spread rapidly through:

• Shared drinkers and feeders

• Close loft contact

• Breeding and rearing

• Stressful periods (weaning, racing, transport)

Unlike bacterial infections, viral diseases cannot be treated once established only managed. Vaccination remains the most effective and reliable method to reduce disease severity, limit viral shedding, and protect long-term loft health.

RP Rotavirus 2-in-1 Vaccine (Emulsion Injection)

What It Targets

• Pigeon Rotavirus (Ro/D strain, PIRV, G18P[17])

• Paramyxovirus Type 1 (PMV1 / PPMV1)

This vaccine is especially valuable in lofts experiencing or at risk for young bird sickness complexes and rotavirus-associated diarrhea.

Active Ingredients – RP Vaccine

• Inactivated pigeon rotavirus (Ro/D strain)

• Inactivated pigeon paramyxovirus type 1

• Adjuvants: Paraffin oil, sorbitan oleate, polysorbate 80

• Preservative: Thiomersal

Indications

• Reduces severity and spread of rotavirus

• Lowers mortality and neurological signs from PMV1

• Particularly effective during confirmed or seasonal rotavirus outbreaks

Immunity Profile

• Onset: ~2 weeks after basic vaccination

• Duration:

  • Rotavirus: ~8 months

  • PMV1: ~9 months

• Antibody persistence may extend up to 12 months

Administration

• Dose: 0.3 ml

• Route: Intramuscular injection

• Technique: Needle inserted at an acute angle

Pharmavac PHA 3-in-1 Vaccine (Emulsion Injection)

What It Targets

• Paramyxovirus Type 1 (PPMV1)

• Pigeon Herpesvirus 1 (PHV1)

• Fowl Adenovirus Type 8 (FAdV-8)

This vaccine provides broader viral protection, particularly valuable in lofts with recurring respiratory disease, poor breeding performance, or adenovirus-related young bird losses.

Active Ingredients – Pharmavac PHA

• Inactivated PPMV1 (strain 988M)

• Inactivated pigeon herpesvirus (PHV1, strain V298/70)

• Inactivated fowl adenovirus type 8 (strain M2/E)

• Mineral oil-based adjuvant system

Indications

• Protects against PMV1

• Reduces clinical signs and lesions caused by PHV1

• Provides protection against adenovirus type 8

• Partial cross-protection against other adenovirus subgroup I strains

Immunity Profile

• Onset: ~3 weeks post-vaccination

• Duration:

  • PMV1: ~12 months

  • PHV1 & AdV-8: ~5 months

• Revaccination recommended before breeding or racing if PHV/AdV risk is high

Administration

• Dose: 0.3 ml

• Route: Subcutaneous injection (neck region)

** Safety & Handling Notes (Very Important)**

• Both vaccines contain mineral oil adjuvants

• Accidental self-injection can cause severe injury and requires urgent surgical care

• Only vaccinate clinically healthy pigeons

• Do not mix with other products unless specifically studied

• Follow proper cold-chain storage and handling

Which Vaccine Should You Choose?

Choose RP Rotavirus 2-in-1 If:

• You have confirmed or recurring rotavirus issues

• Young birds show diarrhea, dehydration, or poor growth

• You want combined rotavirus + PMV1 protection

Choose Pharmavac PHA 3-in-1 If:

• Your loft has a history of PMV1, herpesvirus, or adenovirus

• You want longer PMV1 protection (12 months)

• You need broader multi-pathogen coverage

Many advanced lofts use both vaccines strategically, depending on seasonal and historical disease risk.

Why These Vaccines Belong in a Professional Loft Program

Vaccination is not just disease prevention it’s performance insurance. Healthy pigeons:

• Raise stronger young

• Recover faster

• Train more consistently

• Maintain better race condition

Using proven vaccines like RP 2-in-1 and Pharmavac PHA 3-in-1 allows pigeon keepers to control risk instead of reacting to outbreaks.

Final Thoughts

Viral diseases can undo months or years of selective breeding and training in a matter of days. The RP Rotavirus 2-in-1 Vaccine and Pharmavac PHA 3-in-1 Vaccine provide targeted, science-based protection against the most damaging pigeon viruses known today.