New government measures to prevent the spread of bird flu by banning poultry exhibitions and bird shows could have a serious impact on one of the city's best-loved sports. The City of Derry Racing Pigeon Federation boasts four clubs and 150 enthusiastic members, but many of their activities may be suspended as a result of measures to tackle bird flu. Pat McLaughlin, Federation Chairman ...
NEWS that a parrot with the deadly bird flu strain died in quarantine at Brentwood, Essex, has ruffled feather in the Observer area - with bird owners and pet shops staying vigilant to ensure the safety of their birds.The parrot, imported from South America in September, tested positive for the H5N1 infection, but died on Sun-day. Because it died in quarantine, the country's disease-free st ...
AUSTRALIA'S ban on live bird imports from Canada has been lifted, with tougher rules imposed on the trade after pigeons tested positive to avian flu antibodies. Agriculture Minister Peter McGauran has decided against a total ban on live imports, instead strengthening biosecurity regulations to force exporting countries to test the animals before they are sent to Australia. The minister announced ...
"The European Union have implemented an immediate ban on all shows, markets, fairs and sales involving collections of birds across the EU. The ban will be in place until 31 December 2005 when it will be subject to review." it was reported today by the Royal Pigeon Racing Association (UK). The first major show of the pigeon showing season was planned for this weekend (29/30 October 2005 ...
Britains confirms parrot had deadly flu strain October 24, 2005 - 6:39AM The British Government has said a strain of bird flu that killed a parrot in quarantine is the H5N1 strain that can be lethal to humans. Scientists determined that the parrot, imported from South America, died of the strain of avian flu that has killed more than 60 people in Asia, the Department for Environment, Food and ...
