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For most fanciers across Europe, this time of year marks the final stage of the moulting process, an essential transition period for the upcoming racing and breeding seasons. As temperatures drop and rainfall becomes more frequent, the main challenge in the loft is no longer just growing the final feathers, but managing high atmospheric humidity. […]

Cest Pharma is thrilled to announce the launch of our newest innovation in avian health, Palantir 1000ml. Formulated specifically for pigeons, this natural, bioactive complementary feed is designed to elevate the overall health, vitality, and physical condition of your flock. By combining the powerful biological effects of propolis with a carefully selected blend of plant […]

At Cest Pharma, we understand that a pigeon’s peak performance on race day and vitality in the breeding loft both begin in the gut. This week, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest complementary feed: pH Blue 1000 ml. Designed specifically for the modern racing pigeon management program, pH Blue is a […]

In modern pigeon racing, high-performance grains and specialized feed mixtures provide the fuel, but the foundation of health, bone integrity, and metabolic endurance lies in micronutrition. Grains alone are naturally deficient in vital minerals, trace elements, and specific vitamins required during periods of intense physiological stress. Vitamineral bridges this nutritional deficit. Formulated to provide continuous, […]

Every step we take at Cest Pharma is focused on your pigeons’ health and their results. We want to reward your investment in your birds and help make them true Champions. While the excitement of race day happens in the spring and summer, the foundation for next year’s victories—whether in high-speed sprints or demanding middle-distance […]

The moulting season is arguably the most demanding physiological period in a racing pigeon’s year. Creating a brand-new, perfectly structured coat of feathers requires immense energy, a flawless metabolism, and a heavily fortified immune system. If a bird lacks the right nutrients now, it will pay the price in the skies next season—whether sprinting short […]

In the highly competitive world of pigeon racing and breeding, maintaining the health of your flock requires a delicate balance between natural immunity and strategic medical intervention. While the general consensus among top fanciers strongly advises against the blind administration of medications, there remains one critical exception to this rule. Implementing a targeted canker regimen […]

For centuries, garlic has been revered as one of nature’s most potent natural medicines. From its probable origins in Central Asia to its historical use by the Sumerians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, garlic has a long-standing reputation for safeguarding health. It was even used during the Middle Ages to ward off the bubonic plague, […]

The digestive system of a racing pigeon is a highly efficient biological engine designed to extract maximum energy and nutrients, forming the very foundation of its performance and vitality. The intricate process begins as food travels down the oesophagus, which forms the crop, or ingluvies, just before the proventriculus. This thin-walled storage pouch acts as […]

In the world of pigeon racing and breeding, success is often built on countless small details. Breeders carefully select bloodlines, invest in quality feed, and dedicate hours to training and loft management. Yet one of the most important foundations of performance is often hidden from view—the digestive system. A healthy gut allows pigeons to absorb […]