Royal Pigeon Racing Association
Following the recent communication from DEFRA regarding the lifting of housing measures there is a significant amount of misunderstanding in respect of what can and cannot be done in restricted zones around outbreaks of Avian Influenza. Hopefully the following will provide some clarity.
The restrictions that are being lifted on Monday 2nd May are housing restrictions. These restrictions meant that captive birds had to be housed. However, pigeons were allowed to be exercised daily for limited periods during the housing measures, but could not be allowed an open loft. Therefore, the lifting of the housing measures means that lofts outside of restricted zones can now have open lofts.
Lofts within 3km and 10km zones around outbreaks are still subject to the restrictions associated within these areas and cannot therefore take part in any gathering (racing etc) or training. In addition, race marking or liberations cannot take place within these zones.
For more detail please refer to the avian influenza code of practice for racing pigeons here
https://www.rpra.org/avian-influenza-code-practice.../This document also highlights how to apply for a licence to move birds from within restricted zones. This, to my knowledge, has never been tested for racing pigeons.
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The N.E.H.U race from Melton Mowbray 21/4/2012 was won by Peel bros of South Shields, they took 1st club 1st fed, also taking 2nd and 4th club and 15 of the 25 birds clocked in the club......well done Peel brothers.
