BIRD FLU UPDATE
19 March 2021
Update from APHA/DEFRA
The risk of avian influenza to both wild and kept birds has reduced to ‘medium’. The GB-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zones (AIPZ) requiring enhanced biosecurity will remain in force but Wednesday 31st March 2021 will be the last day poultry and other captive birds will need to be housed in GB (housing restrictions end 23:59 31st March 2021). Bird gatherings will remain prohibited.
High standards of biosecurity remain essential as infection may still be present in the environment. If you intend to allow your birds outside after 31 March you must take action now to prepare the outside areas. Read our guidance on how to prepare for safe release of your birds available on GOV.UK
Further details of the latest avian influenza situation and guidance can be found on GOV.UK at
https://www.gov.uk/g...uenza-bird-flu.What does this mean for Pigeon Racing ?
Racing can not go ahead until the bird gatherings license is reinstated. As outlined above bird gatherings with remain prohibited. Racing or multiple loft training can not go ahead until this has been reinstated.
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