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 alongside a comprehensive guide to biosecurity here. For racing, you must apply for a general licence to gather your pigeons together at a club headquarters from the local APHA. Defra’s information […]
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Annual General Meeting 2026
The 130th Annual General Meeting of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association took place on Friday morning. The full minutes will be published shortly, but in the meantime you can read the CEO’s Annual Report here, and below are the results of the voting on the proposed rule changes:
Bird Flu Updates
New Case in England Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a commercial poultry premises near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. =================================== 15/02/26: New Case in England Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in other […]
CEO Annual Report 2026
Building on a Renewed Foundation Over the past two years, the RPRA has faced significant challenges. It has been a turbulent period, but instructive. The most recent example was the derecognition of the NWHU and the positive agreement subsequently reached between our unions. That chapter is now behind us. Confidence is returning, and the RPRA […]
