Flying Racing Pigeons (Columbiformes) The government’s rules on how to manage racing pigeons during a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak can be seen here. For racing, you must apply for a general licence to gather your pigeons together at a club headquarters from the local APHA. If you are in a 3km protection zone or […]
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RPRA Auction Site
The final part of our sale of the stock of the late Chris Gordon opens tomorrow afternoon – see the lot list here. You will need to be registered on the site to bid online – see the guide on the home page. By registering and bidding you agree to abide by the Auction Rules. […]
Bird Flu Updates
New Cases in England Further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed as follows: at a second large commercial poultry premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire; at a large commercial poultry premises near Ashcott, Wells and Mendip Hills, Somerset; at a second large commercial poultry premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km […]
RPRA National Awards 2025
The RPRA National Awards for 2025 have now been determined. As with the last few years, the majority were decided by coefficient calculations, and others by decision of the RPRA Council (marked *). The award winners are listed below – our congratulations to them all. The awards will be presented at the 2026 BHW Show […]
