Bird Flu Update

MISTY wrote:

Don't be silly David no one there can count above two.

Regards.

you naughty man misty ........

recieved a reply on the rpra group, from a fellow pigeon fancier .........in reply to my question asking how many of the 50 reported avian flu cases reported, were pigeons.

the fancier replied ...........NONE .

As said David, the scientists say they know of no pigeon ever having the problem and believe they cannot get it never mind pass it on.

Think DEFRA just play safe, just in case.

Regards.

i think the rpra is letting the fancier down then if this is the case misty, why are they not opening their mouths and saying something ......? what are we paying them and their legal team for ...?

why are we taking notice of avian flu if it doesnt, and never has effected racing pigeons ........

Remember that Avian Flu, was an U.S.A. creation. When fined by the Hysinka Courts they improved the rulles. They then did an up dated one Swine Flue.
Hiv, etc, etc. and many more!

these "governing bodies" seem to be making it up as they go along, picking and choosing what they deem a risk and what is not .....i wonder if money is involved somewhere along the line ?

Usual is very true. Follow the money. Then power.

this avian flu caper is starting to sound a lot like covid ......... same terminology and control .

David wrote:

these "governing bodies" seem to be making it up as they go along, picking and choosing what they deem a risk and what is not .....i wonder if money is involved somewhere along the line ?

surely not David How could one even suggest such a thing in this day & age etc. Could maybe     have a wee chat with your Boris there I suggest     & I'm sure he will tell you the truth, the whole truth & nothing but the truth there on the subject matter     being such a honest type politician type as he is & also at all times having the best interest of serving your peasant folk there as their servant in wisdom & guidance as his main goal in life apparently & by all reports flowing from many of his fellow club mates there in a political type sense    .  

id like to seehow much boris`s bank account, or his off shore bank account has risen .....i`ll bet hes a great deal richer now, than before covid came along.

so will a lot of his government.

100% a certainty!

Animal and Plant Health Agency
22 h ·
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Wem, North Shropshire, Shropshire. More information is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu and GOV.WALES: https://gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu-latest-update

Daz wrote:

100% a certainty!

He may just need that extra cash flow now etc Daz if the Shropshire types build up steam & their way becomes the flavour of the month there when your next election comes around as such for poor old Boris . & take care.

Animal and Plant Health Agency
1 d ·
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Helsby, Cheshire West & Chester, Cheshire. More information is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu

Animal and Plant Health Agency
21 h ·
This season's avian influenza outbreak is the biggest the UK has ever seen with over 60 cases to date. Don't join the statistics! It's vital that you aren't complacent about biosecurity.
Anything that enters your birds' housing could be a source of infection!
This could be your footwear, equipment, bedding, pets that walk into your birds' housing, rodents or floodwater that leaks in.
Read our latest press notice with a message of warning for all bird keepers from the UK's Chief Veterinary Officer: https://www.gov.uk/.../chief-vet-warns-poultry-keepers-to...

Appears David that it may become more of a problem to shows etc; although no one knows if pigeons have any effect on it's spreading etc;

Just another problem amongst many.

Regards.

lets face it pigeon fanciers dont even come into the reckoning of it all

read a fairly well known fancier saying there is no case of any racing pigeons being infected by this bird flu...........so why all the restrictions every year ?

its like saying all cats get this certain flu, but you need to keep your dogs in the house so they dont catch it .

Animal and Plant Health Agency
20 h ·
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone is in place. More information is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu

Animal and Plant Health Agency
2 d ·
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear. More information is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu

David wrote:

Animal and Plant Health Agency
2 d  ·
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear. More information is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu

Latest around here David, found in livestock just outside Whitby, all involved been culled.

Too close for comfort, we have two venues with numerous water birds, swans and geese in particular but at least a couple of dozen other speciess some rare ones, just hope it does not get here.

Do not think it will affect our sport, many restrictions have been lifted in other areas.

Regards.

by what ive read misty, its never effected racing pigeons ....

David wrote:

by what ive read misty, its never effected racing pigeons ....

acounts

Tis an inigma David, shopped around and different opinions and possibilities arrise.

Cannot find one actual case of a pigeon being affectd but as woodies can get it and all other birds it would be no supprise if our feathered friends could get it.

Another fact that is puzzling, it had been around since the 1800s.

Read one opinion that it could possibly mutate and affect humans, if that is so, it is taking it's time.

Do not think we should worry, more important matter regarding Garden Parties etc;

Regards.

not hearing much about it at all since the duck man contracted it around xmas time

oldstrain wrote:

not hearing much about it at all since the duck man contracted it around xmas time

Looked at map, still some new cases but appears confined to certain areas.

Just hope it goes on it's way before racing.

Regards.