| Author: Scottish Executive News Release 01/11/2005 | Title: More Details on Bird Show Ban in Scotland |
| Date: 2005-11-01 20:57:32 | Uploaded by: thefifer |
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Further detaials relating to the ban on bird shows in Scotland were published today 01/11/2005.
Under Regulation 5 of the Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures) Regulations 2005, the collection of birds at fairs, markets, shows exhibitions and other gatherings has been banned exept under licence and following a rigorous veterinary risk assessment. This position is required by EU Legislation.
This is intended to ensure that such gatherings of birds do not increase the risk of transmission of the avian influenza virus.
The Executive today set out the process by which low risk gatherings may be allowed to go ahead. Applications can be made to local Animal Health Offices who will undertake the veterinary risk assessmentand specify biosecurity and record keeping conditions.
Low risk gatherings are those involving budgerigars, canaries, Zebra finches or Bengal finches and captive British birds (not including pigeons, poultry and waterfowl). 'British birds'are captive birds of a species native to Great Britain and do not include parrots.
Sales for licenced gatherings will not be permitted.
The decision to grant licences forms part of a package of preventive measures aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of Avian Influenza virus, should it occur at any time in Scotland.
Gatherings of other birds including poultry, waterfowl, pigeons and exotic species, such as parrots, are considered to be higher risk. Licences for these will not at present be issued. The licence conditions will be kept under revie and higher risk events may be permitted once further biosecurity guidance has been agreed.
Animal Health Offices contact details are available on the Scottish Executive website at; http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Agriculture/animal-welfare/News/8377#a4
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