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With Vanrobaeys you choose quality The Vanrobaeys company is and stays a family-owned company that started producing pigeon feed back in 1965. Meanwhile, it has grown into a strong player which provides many Belgian & international toppers with the finest pigeon feed for their champions. Vanrobaeys stands for passion, passion for quality and perfection, everything simply must be right. In that scope, quality control is of utmost importance. Indeed, it is impossible to market a quality feed if the base product is not really a high-quality product. Vanrobaeys tries to offer as broad an assortment of pigeon feed as possible. The different periods throughout the year bring along different nutritional needs. Indeed, when moulting, pigeons have other needs and virtues than during the flying or breeding seasons. Vanrobaeys stands for innovation. On balance, a healthy pigeon draws almost everything out of healthy feed and that s about our starting point to reconsider and adjust our feed to the needs of the present-day pigeon over and over again and we especially do so for our customers. You may have the best loft or the best pigeons in the world, without quality pigeon feed in the bowls you are lost! Tom De Meester Vanrobaeys Pigeon Feed 4

Products Exclusive Super Specialities Basic Standard Fancy pigeons Varieties of maize Various Star Supplements Production Vanrobaeys 6-9 10-11 12-17 18-19 20-21 22 25 26-28 29-35 36-39 5

Exclusive mixtures (20kg) Pigeon racing is constantly advancing as a sport, and as a feed producer we can t stand still if we are to stay ahead of the competition. To ensure this we took advice from top pigeon fanciers, listening to their needs for the present day sport. Testing was precise and intense with quality and results paramount. The mixture had to fulfil every need of the modern pigeon and more... hence this Exclusive Mixture was formulated. Nr.38 Breeding Exclusive For years, pigeon fanciers thought that breeding youngsters was simple. Just by adding a handful of peas, a breeding mixture would be created, but this addition of endosperms is far too elementary. This is why we replaced these endosperms with other grains that can add a higher quality of endosperms and therefore Breeding Exclusive was created. The results were amazing... with experience showing that youngsters bred on Breeding Exclusive could be weaned 3 days earlier than those bred on a regular mixture. Young pigeons are the future and it is obvious that the good start in life that Breeding Exclusive gives is crucial if the years ahead are to be successful. 14,2% Cribbs Maize, French 11,5% Milo Corn 8,7% Green Peas 7,7% Dari White 6,6% Paddy Rice 6,4% Wheat White 5,8% Maple Peas 5,0% Cardy 4,6% Soya Toast Split 4,4% Yellow Peas 4,0% Hempseed 3,7% Oat Peeled 3,0% Bordeaux Cribbs Maize 2,5% Tares 2,3% Linseed 1,7% Yellow Millet 1,6% Sunflower Black 1,0% Small Cribbs Maize 1,0% Turnipseed 1,0% Canary Seed 1,0% Mung Beans 1,0% Lentils 1,0% Rape Seed 0,3% Buckwheat Nutritional value 6,4% crude fat 14,4% crude protein 59,9% carbohydrates 6

Exclusive mixtures (20kg) Nr.39 Racing Exclusive Power and fats united in one bag of feed... that can only be our RACING EXCLUSIVE. In cooperation with top fanciers we went on a quest to find what a pigeon really needs. BREEDING and RACING EXCLUSIVE were created. Such grains as Milo, Tares, Soya Beans and striped Sunflower have been neglected for years but these could offer so much more. Fanciers were not being given what was needed, with simplicity being the key word. In recent years there has been a trend for top fanciers to select grains with more care, with pigeons fed morning, noon and evening. Many different products and potions still prevail on the market, but top fanciers are now well aware that only with super pigeons and a well balanced pigeon feed diet can you make a difference. To let every fancier profit from the importance of the feed, we have developed RACING EXCLUSIVE, which is perfect in composition and unique in results. Now it is up to you... Profit from the secrets of the top fanciers and feed your pigeons with RACING EXCLUSIVE. 14,0% yellow cribbs maize 13,0% red French maize 11,0% dari white 6,0% milo corn 4.5% maple peas 5,0% green peas 5,0% paddy rice 7,0% safflower 4,0% wheat 4,0% hempseed 4,0% yellow peas 5,0% soya toast split 2,0% oat peeled 2,0% linseed 1,5% tares 2,5% black rapeseed 1,5% millet yellow 1,0% sunflowerseed stripped 2,0% mung beans 2,0% lentills 1,0% canaryseed 1,00% rice white 1,0% buckwheat Nutritional value 8,7% crude fat 15,0% crude protein 55,0% carbohydrates 7

Exclusive mixtures (20kg) Nr.42 Moulting Exclusive Which problems can arise during moulting because of the feed? Methionine deficiency used to be one of the most common problems! This was mainly due to feeding lots of or sometimes only peas! A deficiency of amino acids, such as arginine or lysine, or else a zinc deficiency, caused bad colouring of the feathers, or as we call it in the jargon, depigmentation of the feathers! But, the question arises; do bad pigeon feeds still exist? No, but some are less good than others and especially feeds that are not really adapted to the moulting period! Take e.g. a pigeon feed mainly based on maize, peas and wheat. It surely is adapted less for feeding pigeons during moulting! Let us explain: for pigeons, the moulting period is a pretty stressful period! You probably cannot see it, but for birds moulting is a radical process that takes up a lot of energy! So, this leads us to our first point, during moulting, pigeons need high-energy mixtures! What else is important? When having a look at the composition of the feathers, we see that they are composed of over 90% proteins, 1.5% fats and the rest is made out of water! Therefore, administration of sufficient proteins is an absolute necessity! Recent research showed a fact that is even more important: omega 3 plays a serious role during the moulting period! So, in a nutshell, a pigeon feed must contain: sufficient energy, be rich in proteins and omega 3! This brings us to what we call oil-rich seeds! Dari for example has a favourable protein pallet, but linseed is the absolute no. 1 in a moulting mixture! It contains sufficient omega 3 and arginine and is therefore really important during moulting! Hemp seed, canary seed or canary seed, mung beans and rapeseed are grains that are extremely rich in proteins! Rui Exclusief offers a nice pallet of grains and the diversity surely is an added value for your pigeons during moulting! You will see, pigeons know their needs very well! During this period, they prefer to eat the smaller grains, such as linseed and the like. Maize and peas will be left aside! 10,0% Yellow Cribbs Maize 10,0% Red Maize 9,5% Wheat White 6,0% Dari White 5,5% Milo Corn 5,0% Barley 5,0% Maple Peas 5,0% Green Peas 4,5% Soya Toast Split 4,5% Cardy 4,5% Yellow Peas 4,0% Linseed 3,5% Hempseed 3,0% Canary Seed 3,0% Paddy Rice 2,5% Yellow Millet 2,5% Tares 2,5% Rape Seed 2,0% Dunpeas 1,5% Oat Peeled 1,5% Sunflower Seed Striped 1,5% Mung Beans 1,5% Lentils 1,5% Turnip Seed Nutritional value 9,1% crude fat 15,8% crude protein 53,9% carbohydrates 8

Exclusive mixtures (20kg) Nr.37 Young birds racing exclusive This young bird mix contains 23 different grains, with 4 types of best quality maize. It is a perfect racing mix for young birds, which is easily digestible as the mix contains barley and paddy rice. Young Bird Racing Exclusive is a perfectly balanced mix, containing the correct amounts of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. This mix can be fed through the whole week, during training and racing. 25,0% maize cribbs (yellow, red, small, bordeaux) 12,0% dari white 9,0% wheat white 8,0% paddy rice 7,0% barley 7,0% safflower 6,0% milo 3.5% small green peas 3,0% small yellow peas 2.5% toasted soja beans 2,0% dunpeas 2,0% tares 2,0% lineseed 2,0% buckwheat 2,0% millet white 2,0% hempseed 2,0% black rapeseed 1,0% maple peas 1,0% katya idjoe 1,0% striped sunflower Iregie Nutritional value 7,4% crude fat 13,1% crude protein 58,0% carbohydrates 9

Super mixtures (20kg) We were the first to produce mixtures with small Cribbs maize. The pigeons like it and therefore it is not scattered. These mixtures soon became a huge success both home and abroad. This small Cribbs maize is not available in the same quantities as other maize, but nevertheless at Vanrobaeys we can guarantee good quality throughout the year. Nr.20 Super Special Breeding It is often found that pigeons leave the maize when they have youngsters in the nest. This is why this mixture containing less maize was introduced. Furthermore as it has small maize, as round as peas, the pigeons do not leave anything. A successful formula! 38% Peas (4 varieties) 19% Extra small Cribbs maize 18% White wheat 12% White Dari 4,5% Tares 4% Safflower 2% Mung Beans 1,5% Lentils 1% Paddy rice Nr.8 Super Racing Bordeaux This mixture is rich in quality Cribbs maize (40%) to build up the necessary sugar reserves in your pigeons to ensure that they can easily handle a heavy work load. 27% Small yellow Cribbs maize 16,5% Peases (4 varieties) 14% White wheat 13% Bordeaux Cribbs maize 11% Dari 7% Safflower 3,5% Tares 3% Milo Corn 2,5% Mung Beans 2,5% Paddy Rice Nr.12 Super Special Racing Top mixture for the widowers facing a heavier work load. To be given with depurative according to the expected achievements. 38% Extra small Cribbs maize 23% Peas (4 varieties) 15% White wheat 11% White Dari 6% Safflower 4% Tares 3% Mung Beans Nutritional value 3,75% crude fat 14,94% crude protein 63,5% carbohydrates 10

Super mixtures (20kg) Nr.13 Super Special Moulting This complete moulting mixture is invaluable during the resting period, laying the basis for the forthcoming season. Containing 16 different grains and seeds, it is rich in oilbearing seeds. 34% Extra small Cribbs maize 23% Peas (4 varieties) 14% White wheat 7% White Dari 6% Barley 4% Safflower 2,5% Tares 2% Mung Beans 2% Lentils 1,5% Rape seed 1,5% Linseed 1,5% Black sunflower seeds 1% Buckwheat Nr.23 Young Pigeon Specially balance mixture for young birds. Pigeon fanciers often feed their young birds too much. Therefore this lighter mixture was introduced where the feed tray should be completely empty before more food is added. 31% Extra small Cribbs maize 23% Peas (4 varieties) 15% White wheat 10% White Dari 7% White barley 5% Milo Corn 4% Safflower 2,5% Tares 2,5% Mung Beans 11

Specialities (20kg) Casaert mixtures Maurice & Gregory Casaert are one of the most prestigious families in the Belgian pigeon sport. Their pigeons are loved all over the world and with success. Many amateurs had great success after introducing pigeons from Néchin in their loft. And by great success we mean nothing less than national victories. With an impressive list of local, provincial and national victories, with no less than 6 pigeons, they belong to the absolute world top. 1e Montauban National 1994-5.335 p. ( Invincible Montauban ) 1e Souillac National 2000-7.154 p. ( Nasdaq ) 1e Brive National 2004-7.446 p. ( Mistral ) 1e Bourges National 2008-13.472 p. ( Footsie ) 1e Bourges National 2012-20.577 p. ( Olympic Fifteen ) 1e Argenton National 2012-26.133 p. ( Jewel ) Maurice, who unfortunately passed away recently, was a great man and role model for the Belgian pigeon racing sport. But what is even more remarkable is that Maurice passed on this exceptional talent to his 3 sons, of whom Gregory now continues his lifework in Néchin. For the Casaert family pigeon feed is a very important aspect. Vanrobaeys produces 2 top mixtures that were developed by Maurice in 1990. Nr.418 Casaert Depurative This low-protein mixture was devised by Maurice Caseart himself in 1990. At that time he still mixed everything by hand: 25 kg Maize, 25 kg Dari, 20 kg Safflower, 20 kg Paddy Rice, 25 kg Depurative and 5 kg Mung Beans. For more than ten years now we have been mixing this for Mr Casaert. Previously it was a private mixture but it is now offered commercially to everyone. This mixture has been copied by many but never matched. 31% Small Cribbs maize 20% Dari 17% Paddy rice 15% Safflower 6% Wheat 5% Barley 2,5% Milo Corn 0,5% Mung Beans 0,5% Millet 0,5% Rape seed 0,5% Linseed 0,5% Buckwheat 0,5% Rice - Reis 0,5% Lentils Nutritional value 6,33% crude fat 11,06% crude protein 63,8% carbohydrates Nr.715 Casaert Widowhood This mixture is composed of the following ingredients: 1000 kg Super Special Ra- cing (nr.12), 100 kg Dari, 100 kg Safflower, 100 kg Maple Peas and 50 kg Mung Beans. Designed as a rather heavy mixture that is added as basketing approaches. Nutritional value 5,79% crude fat 14,07% crude protein 61,5% carbohydrates 12

Specialities (20kg) Platteeuw mixture Since 2007, Kurt & Raf Platteeuw have been a constant factor at the top of the Belgian pigeon racing sport and their story is quite impressive. At the beginning of the century, Kurt & Raf Platteeuw were very common players, always very sportive and enthusiastic. But the last few years, the passion gained the upper hand. In 2007, they left behind all standard systems and completely changed the plans. A revolutionary new system, it appeared afterwards. In this system, with the Platteeuw family, the feed is an important aspect. So, Kurt committed himself to composing a mixture with which they could feed their flying squad on a daily basis. It may sound incredible, but during the racing season, Raf & Kurt only feed their racing pigeons with this mixture. In the beginning, this mixture was only used by the Platteeuw family, but thanks to the victories, friend and foe got interested. Champion of Belgium 2012 & 2013 Champion KBDB West-Flanders 2012 & 2013 1e national Gueret 2010-13.885 p. 1e national Argenton 2012 4782 p. More than 100 top 100 nationals in the last 3years 3 best ash pigeons KBDB West-Flanders big middle distance As Kurt wanted to have this mixture produced with the finest quality grains on the market, he contacted Vanrobaeys. Thanks to the great demand, both in Belgium and abroad, it was decided to market this mixture. Nr.523 Platteeuw Special Mixture containing the necessary proteins, fats, carbohydrates to play your pigeons from speed to heavy-middle distances. Thanks to the feeding system, your pigeons get all the essential elements they need. 30% Small yellow cribbs maize 24% dari white 15% paddy rice 15% safflower 5% sunflowerseed peeled 2% oat peeled 2% wheat 2% mung beans 2% buckwheat 1% linseed 1% rapeseed 1% hemseed Nutritional value 11,3% crude fat 11,7% crude protein 55,5% carbohydrates 13

Specialities (20kg) Nr.35 Top Energy Top Energy is a mixture extremely rich in fats, composed of grains and seeds of the very best quality. To be given the final days before basketing to provide your pigeons with that extra energy boost. This top mixture consists of 4 types of maize and the perfect combination of fats that your pigeon needs. Top energy can be used in combination with other Vanrobaeys mixtures during the racing season. 17% Cardy 15% Peeled sunflower Seed 14% Dari White 11% Hempseed 8% Yellow Cribbs Maize 7% Small Yellow Cribbs Maize 5% Bordeaux Cribbs Maize 5% Red Maize 4% Peeled Oat 3% Linseed 3% White Millet 3% Canary Seed 2% Rice White 2% Rape Seed 1% Mung Beans Nutritional value 22,30% crude fat 14,74% crude protein 42,7% carbohydrates 14

Specialities (25kg) Nr.10 Depurative This is a high fibre, easily digested cleaning mixture. In this mixture, great attention is always paid to using nice white Barley. 35% White barley extra 28% White wheat 11% White Dari 9% Milo Corn 6% Safflower 3% Mung Beans 2% Buckwheat 2% Linseed 1% Rice 1% Millet 1% Rape seed 1% Lentils Nr.11 Liège Mixture This high quality mixture is rich in proteins and legumes. It is often given during the breeding season because pigeons prefer to eat round grains and seeds. 52% Peas (4 varieties) 15% White wheat 10% White Dari 8% Milo corn 5% Tares 4% Safflower 3% Mung Beans 2% Pigeon beans 1% Black sunflower seeds Nr.14 Depurative Special Contains a higher percentage of White Dari, Safflower and small seeds than the Nr.10 mixture. 33,5% White barley extra 26% Extra White wheat 21% White Dari 8% Safflower 3% Mung Beans 2% Buckwheat 2% Rice 1,5% Lentils 1% Linseed 1% Millet 1% Rape seed Nr.27 Sneaky mixture A fine seed mixture that pigeons are extremely partial to, which can also be used a reward or lure. 40% Canary seed 10% Mung Beans 10% Rape seed 10% Millet 10% Rice 10% Hempseed 5% Safflower 5% Hulled oat 15

Specialities (20kg) Nr.16 Winter/Rest This mixture is developed especially to use after the moulting period. It contains little or no pulses, but all the necessary fibres which are essential for this time of the year. With this mixture you give your pigeons the strength for the forthcoming breeding season. 21% barley 20% paddy rice 11% yellow Cribbs maize 10% oat round 6% dari 5% red french maize 5% milo corn 4,5% dari white 3% linseed 3% striped sunflower seeds 3% safflower 3% buckwheat 2,5% soja toast split 1% turnip rape 1% canary seed 1% millet Nr.26 Diet extra Diet extra is a high-fat mixture that is easily digested and often given on arrival after a flight. Thanks to the rapid digestion there is no acidification in the crop. Pigeons will readily eat the mixture. It is also recommended with the last meals before basketing for the high energy to it provides. 24% White Dari 15% Safflower 14% White rice 10% White wheat 6% Milo Corn 4% Paddy rice 4% Canary seed 4% Lentils 4% Millet 4% Hempseed 3% Buckwheat 2% Hulled oat 2% Mung Beans Nr.29 Racing without peas The success of this mixture hides in the fact that it supplies extra reserves without making your pigeons fatter. This mixture contains a lot of fat-rich seeds, such as sunflower seeds, safflower, black rapeseed, hemp seed, and less proteins. When coming home after a flight, it is important to administer a protein-rich mixture. At that moment, proteins are much-needed to rebuild the muscles, but once this is done you switch to the No. 29 mixture. You will notice that your pigeons are easier to train and will perform better. This mixture will easily bring you to the end of the week. This system is also extremely good for young pigeons and it is very much loved by racing players because of the high amount of carbohydrates. 18% Yellow Cribbs Maize 18% Red French Maize 12% White Dari 12% Wheat White 10% Milo Corn 8% Hulled Oat 6% Cardy 5% Paddy Rice 3% Sunflower Black 2% Rape Seed 2% Canary Seed 2% Buckwheat 2% Hempseed Nutritional value 6,66% crude fat 11,04% crude protein 64,3% carbohydrates 17

Basic mixtures (25kg) Nr.1 Breeding red and yellow Cribbs maize Nr.2 Breeding yellow Cribbs maize Nr.24 Breeding red french Cribbs maize This mixture contains a high level of legumes to increase the percen-tage of protein. The red maize (*) in this mixture is of French origin so that it can imported very quickly, and therefore the maize will never heat up as it does on a long boat journey. 35% Yellow Cribbs maize (*) 32% Peas (4 varieties) 15% White wheat 10% White Dari 5% Milo Corn 3% Safflower (*) Nr.1 = 17,5% Yellow Cribbs maize & 17,5% Red French maize Nr.24 = 35% Red French maize Nr.3 Racing red and yellow Cribbs maize Nr.4 Racing yellow Cribbs maize Nr.25 Vlucht rode Franse maïs This mixture contains less legumes, but additional quality Cribbs maize. Consequently the pigeon can build up an increased reserve of carbohydrates and starches during the racing season. 39% Yellow Cribbs maize (*) 23,5% Peas (4 varieties) 16% White wheat 6% White Dari 6% Milo Corn 3,5% Tares 3% Mung Beans 3% Safflower (*) Nr.3 = 19,5% Yellow Cribbs maize & 19,5% Red french maize Nr.25 = 39% Red french maize 18

Basic mixtures (25kg) Nr.5 Moulting red and yellow Cribbs maize Nr.6 Moulting Yellow Cribbs maize Nr.17 Moulting Red French Cribbs maize A richly varied mixture, rich in oil-bearing seeds, which stimulates the moulting. (*) Nr.5 = 17,5% Yellow Cribbs maize & 17,5% Red French maize Nr.17 = 35% Red French maize 35% Yellow Cribbs Maize (*) 21% Peas (4 Varieties) 15% White Wheat 8% Barley 4% White Dari 3,5% Milo Corn 2% Lentils 2% Safflower 2% Tares 2% Black Sunflower Seeds 2% Linseed 2% Rape Seed 1,5% Buckwheat 19

Standard mixtures (25kg) Economically attractive price/quality mixtures Nr.19 Breeding-Racing Standard 32% Yellow Cribbs maize 33% Peas (4 varieties) 16% Wheat 7% Milo Corn 6% White Dari 2% Tares 2% Buckwheat 1% Safflower 1% Black sunflower seeds Nr.21 Depurative Standard 37,5% Wheat 37% Barley 12% Milo Corn 6% White Dari 2,5% Safflower 1% Rape seed 1% Buckwheat 1% Millet 1% Linseed 1% Black sunflower seeds Nr.22 Moulting Standard 35% Yellow Cribbs maize 20% Peas (4 varieties) 17% Wheat 11% Barley 5,5% Milo Corn 4% White Dari 2% Tares 1,5% Linseed 1,5% Rape seed 1,5% Black sunflower seeds 1% Safflower 20

Standard mixtures (25kg) Nr.7 4 Season Mixtures This mixtures does not contain Barley, which can then be added at one s own discretion. A valuable mixture where a balance of a good price to quality is the important factor. 38% Yellow maize 29% Peas (4 varieties) 20% Wheat 8% Milo Corn 4% White Dari 1% Safflower Nr.913 Eco Special This is a mixture where the prime concern is economy. Eco Special is perfect as a basic food for pigeons with low activity. 37,5% Yellow french maize 23% Peases (3 varieties) 21,5% Brown wheat 18% Dari white / red 21

Show pigeons (20kg) Also Show/Fancy pigeons deserve the best quality of grains and seeds. With these 2 mixes we offer them a balanced diet. Nr.51 Fancy pigeons with maize Top quality basic mixture with maize for all kind of Fancy pigeons. Packaging: 20kg 20% wheat white 17% dari white 15% milo corn 10% popcorn maize 9% small green peas 7,5% dunpeas 7,5% small yellow peas 3% buckwheat 2% cardy/safflower 2% tares 2% black rape seed 2% hempseed 2% oat peeled 1% sunflowerseed striped Nr.52 Fancy pigeons without maize Top quality basic mixture without maize for all kind of Fancy pigeons. Packaging: 20kg 20% dari white 19% wheat white 16,5% milo corn 8,5% small green peas 7,5% small yellow peas 6% yellow millet 5% dunpeas 5% cardy/safflower 4% paddy rice 3% tares 2% oat peeled 1,5% katya idjoe/mung beans 1% sunflowerseed striped 1% hempseed 22

Cribbs maize Dried naturally by the wind and sun in cages Since 1965 we have been producing pigeon mixtures. From the outset we have ensured that the mixtures contained good quality maize, particularly CRIBBS MAIZE (the word is derived from the French word CRABBE). This type of maize is dried naturally by the wind and sun in cages for six months and is enriched with all the qualities for nutritional values, carbohydrates, starches and germinative power. This is in direct contrast with maize that is mechanically dried by hot air. Thanks to this advantage we can give assurances that throughout the year we can produce mixtures with Cribbs maize of the same quality and do this over and over again. To ensure this we have built up a good relationship with the French farmers, people who still put their heart and soul into their produce.

4 varieties of maize (25kg) Nr.76 Red French maize For many years we have used this RED FRENCH Maize in preference to the Plate Maize. This maize reaches us very quickly by road, without the need for a boat journey. This sweet corn is beautifully red and by nature very gleaming. Nr.78 Yellow Cribbs maize Our well known CRIBBS maize of which the new harvest usually reaches our premises at the end of February or early March after having been dried on the cob by the sun and wind for 5 or 6 months. Nr.198 Small Yellow Cribbs maize Our small CRIBBS maize is dried in exactly the same way as the Cribbs maize nr. 78 but the kernel is just of a smaller size. Nr.200 Bordeaux Cribbs maize This Bordeaux coloured maize is a true speciality on the grain market. It is grown specially for us and is dried on the cob by the sun and wind. It has exceptional qualities and your pigeons will love its sweet taste. 25

Various Pickblock Supplement animal feed, mineral feed for pigeons. Feed as required next to a grain mixture. With extra anise. On clay basis. 6 x 620g Picking stone with refill Supplement animal feed, mineral feed for pigeons. The addition of mineral trace elements will contribute to a good digestion and a healthy bone structure of your pigeons. Only with natural ingredients. Apple vinegar This apple vinegar is being manufactured with artisan choice of apples. You can feed this natural product without any problems to your pigeons, for their health and condition. Instructions for use: 1 table spoon each liter water. RACING: 2 days a week. MOULT- ING: 4 days a week. 1000 ml 26

Various Powder vitamins Vitaminized mineral mixture for pigeons. Indispensable on the pigeon loft. 2 kg 5 kg 25 kg Wild seeds A unique formula with moult seeds. Ideal to give your pigeon the perfect moult. Stimulate also the down moult. As additional feed next to water. 1 kg 4 kg 25 kg Peanuts white and brown A titbit for widow and youngsters. A real delicacy for your pigeons. One tried, they are keen on it. Also an ideal source of energy by the many carbohydrates, fats and proteins. 1 kg 5 kg 25 kg Grit and Redstone Grit and Redstone contribute to an optimal digestion and improve the bone structure and egg shell formation. Grit contains oyster shells, sea shells, Redstone and stomach gravel. Redstone consists of 100% baked clay, crushed into small stones made to pigeon format. 2,5 kg 5 kg 20 kg 25 kg 27

Various Super Grit Mix This perfectly balanced mixture of grit which is 100% natural, contains everything a pigeon needs as a supplement to the Vanrobaeys mixtures. With the Vanrobaeys Super Grit Mix your pigeons will have more strength, energy and vitality. This mixture of minerals is a real necessity in the loft whilst also being a favourite with your pigeons. 5 kg 10 kg 28

Star Supplements Keep your pigeons healthy and in top form. 29

Purposefully Building-Up Energy Powerstar is a high-grade energy source that, thanks to the perfect combination of carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, gives your pigeons those additional power reserves that contribute to better performances. Powerstar also contains several nutrients that also guarantee a perfect intestinal health and automatically stimulate the appetite. Thanks to the perfect digestion of the feed your pigeons will have more lust of fly. 500gr DOSE During the racing season: the last 2 days of the week 10g/kg pigeon feed, moisten with 10ml of BronchoStar. COMPOSITION Maltodextrine Sodium, Wheat semolina NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES Mixture of aromatic substances ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS Crude fat 1%, crude protein 24,9%, crude fibre 1,7%, crude ash 21,74%, sodium 43900mg/kg, lysine 9,11g/kg, methionine 8,62g/kg 30

Mandible Maxilla 1 Tongue 4 Trachea entry 4 Nostrills 5+6 Air split Activates the immune system and supports the respiratory capacity Respiratory infections are amongst the most common disorders found in pigeons during the racing period. Most of the time, it concerns an infection of the upper airways (nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx and larynx) or an infection of the lower airways (trachea and bronchi). Nowadays, these can be easily distinguished from one another by an endoscopic exam carried out in veterinary surgeon practices specialized in pigeons. Generally, performances decline as from the 5th race and this decrease can hardly be made up for by the end of the season. So, prevention is better than cure and it is therefore very important to preserve the natural resistance of the respiratory system. BronchoStar is a herbal juice that supports respiration, stimulates the appetite and strengthens the natural immune system. Thanks to the addition of several herbs (thyme, anis, eucalyptus, plantain, ) BronchoStar prevents inflammation of the bronchial tubes and lungs, restores the natural mucous layer in the throat and has an anti-bacterial effect. BronchoStar contains Ginsing that, from within the lungs via the red blood cells, produces extra energy in the body cells of the pigeon. 500ml DOSE During the racing season: 10ml/kg pigeon feed 2 days at the beginning of the week. During the winter season: 10ml/kg pigeon feed 3 days per week. Can be used as a binding agent for all other Star powder products. COMPOSITION Sorbitol, Glycerol NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES Mixture of aromatic substances ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS Crude fat <0,2%, crude protein 0,5%, crude fibre <0,1%, crude ash 1,08%, sodium 448mg/kg, lysine 0,02g/kg, methionine <0,02g/kg. 31

Anatomy of Digestive System of Pigeon Oesophagus Crop Pancreas Proyentriculus Gizzard Small intestine Blind gut Large intestine Cloaca Good health begins with healthy intestines No other organs have such direct impact on the well-being. They provide the vital energy to the whole organism. In short, the system has to absorb hundreds of thousands of substances (food), convert these into endogenous or usable substances and excrete roughage. There is even more to it: The digestive tract holds about 70% of all immune cells of the body. Here, all the bacteria and toxic substances that infiltrate the body must be neutralized. BactoStar stimulates the immune system: at the end of the courses of antibiotic treatments after a vaccination after a period of stress during the racing season after and during the rearing of young pigeons BactoStar stimulates the growth of favourable intestinal flora restoring bacteria that produce lactic acid (e.g. to control the emergence and the spread of E. Colli bacteria). The herb mixture that is added prevents the emergence of parasites in the intestine. (Such as Coccidiose, Salmonella, Colli, ) BactoStar also contains a yeast culture that provides a better absorption and digestion of the pigeon feed. The unique composition of BactoStar includes several nutrients, thus guaranteeing a perfect intestinal health. 500gr DOSE At the end of the courses of treatment: during 1 week every day 10gr/kg pigeon feed, bind with yoghurt. During the racing season: at the beginning and at the end of the week 10gr/kg pigeon feed, bind with FlexiStar. Start 3 weeks before racing starts. During breeding & moulting period 2x/week 10 gr/kg pigeon feed mix with 10 ml BronchoStar. COMPOSITION Maltodextrine, Wheat semolina, Algae, Herbs, Yeast culture, Calsporin NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES Mixture of aromatic substances ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS Crude fat 1,4%, crude protein 12,7%, crude fibre 3,7%, crude ash 23,78%, sodium 1160mg/kg, lysine 7,52g/kg, methionine 2,46g/kg. 32

Development, protection & strengthening of joints, tendons and cartilages with pigeons The cartilage in the joint starts to degrade due to overburdening of young pigeons and the lack of movement with pigeons that are stuck in winter. The cartilage serves as cushioning between the individual parts of the skeleton. This function is supported by the joint fluid that feeds the cartilage and surrounds it as a defensive ring. When arthrosis occurs, the cartilage degrades, the bones are rubbing against one other causing pain. The irritated bone skin reacts, resulting in an infection (arthritis) and the deformation of the joint bones. As a result the joint functioning progressively reduces. In an advanced stage, the joint can even ossify causing permanent stiffness. Arthrosis cannot be cured, but prevention may be the right way towards protection against overburdening of the wing joints, especially of the shoulder joint, by the fast up and down movements of the wing. The unique Flexi Star recipe reduces joint infections and rebuilds the quality of the cartilage structure. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect. Flexi Star is a dietary supplement and therefore shall be used in time before the start of the burdening during the races and the start of the training. In order to have the best result, it is recommended to administer 10ml of Flexi Star after weaning off the young pigeons in combination with 10 gr. of ProteinStar /1 kg of pigeon feed. 500ml DOSE For all racing birds (young, yearlings and old pigeons) before racing starts 3 x/week 10ml/kg pigeon feed. Once racing starts 2 days per week Wednesdays and Thursdays 10ml/kg pigeon feed. COMPOSITION Sorbitol, Propylene glycol, Msn NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES Msm 49.0000mg/L, Glucosamine 34.300mg/L ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS Crude fat 0%, crude protein 1,5%, crude fibre 0%, crude ash 1,36%, sodium 1600mg/kg, lysine 0g/kg, methionine 0g/kg. 33

Proteins, amino acids for racing pigeons ProteinStar is a high-grade fast absorbing amino acid, rich in proteins, such as DL Methionine & Lysine. This product contributes to a fast recuperation during the races, perfect down during moulting and optimal growth during breeding. Racing Period: Prior to the training flights, starting 3 weeks before training, on a daily basis (10 g/kg pigeon feed) and then as from the day of return until the pigeons have thickened again. The muscles will regenerate quicker thus avoiding a clear performance decline as from the 5th to 7th races. Rearing Period: Optimal care of the parents/crop milk for rearing the young pigeons, as only optimally fed young pigeons guarantee top performances in the following racing season. Start during brooding until after weaning of the young pigeons. Dose: 3x/week 10 g/kg pigeon feed mix with 10ml BronchoStar. Young Pigeons: Young pigeons are weaned off at the age of 21 days. In this transitional period of not fully developed physique, start of flight activities and the First flights, it is particularly important to reinforce the muscles and to compose the food as optimally as possible. In combination with Flexi Star, pigeon fanciers obtain excellent quality feed. Dose: 3 x/week bind 10 g ProteinStar with 10 ml FlexiStar and the usual pigeon feed. 500gr Moulting Period: Only optimally fed feathers guarantee a strong plumage and strong wings. In order to obtain such feathers, proteins, amino acids, omega 3, zinc and sulphur are extremely important. ProteinStar holds all these ingredients. In combination with a perfectly balanced pigeon feed, this is the basis for later success. The biggest mistake one can make is to give lower-grade food during the moulting period under the pretext that the pigeons do not have to perform anyway now. But that feather formation indeed is very important for later top performances. Dose: 3 x/per week moisten 5g/kg of pigeon feed with BronchoStar. COMPOSITION Maltodextrin, Sodium, Lysine, DL-Methionin, Iron, Calcium NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES Mixture of aromatic substances ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS Crude fat 2,5%, crude protein 50%, crude fibre 1,8%, crude ash 9,4%, sodium 2250mg/kg, lysine 196,47g/kg, methionine 86,89g/kg. 34

PH strips for free! Drinking water hygiene The quality of the drinking water is underestimated by many, but it is a very important link in the later success story. Ph Blue Star prevents the presence and emergence of germs in the drinking water and reduces the Ph value to 4.5-5.0 by acidification, thus killing Trichomonas, if any. As a result of the acidification the pigeon also produces more saliva, thus ensuring an even better digestion. The alga-like slime that is usually seen in drinkers now belongs to the past. Dirt that falls in the drinkers, drifting-down feather dust and germ parts no longer have any nutrient medium. Drinking behavior of the pigeon Pigeons spit in the water before drinking. At that moment, trichomonas and germs, living in the crop, fall from the crop and the bill in the drinking water. The next pigeon also does so. As the day progresses, the germ concentration in the water of the dovecot increases and the last pigeons do not have pure drinking water anymore. The acidification prevents germ growth and kills the trichomonas that fall in the drinking water. 1000 ml DOSE All year round 5ml/l water During the racing season: 2 days at the beginning of the week. Do not administrate in the period of down young. COMPOSITION Water,Organic acids, Copper chelate. NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES / ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS Lysine 0g/kg, Methionine 0g/kg, Formic acid 4,7%, Acetic acid 2,8%, Propionic acid 2,5%, Lactic acid 2,5%, Copper Chelate 2500mg/kg. 35

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