13.05.2025

                            Bird Flu Update

Due to the reduction of the avian influenza risk to poultry and captive birds, plans have been announced to lift the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) housing measures in England from 15 May 2025.

 

08.05.2025

Supporting Our Clubs – Exciting New Opportunity!

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Over the past month, we’ve been working hard on a project aimed at supporting and promoting our Border clubs. After productive discussions with Rob Innes, Editor of Cage & Aviary Birds Magazine (CAB), we’re pleased to announce that clubs will now have the opportunity to feature in dedicated articles within the publication!

 

The process is simple and club-focused. We will send each club secretary a unique link and password to access a tailored online template. This will allow clubs to submit key information about their activities, history, and achievements. Once completed, we’ll craft a high-quality article for CAB, giving clubs a fantastic platform to reach a wider audience.

 

Additionally, clubs will have the chance to proofread the article and even use it for their local community press. This is a great way to showcase the incredible work being done by our clubs—let’s make the most of it!

 

 

01.04.2025

Registering of Canaries for Showing

Still no news from A.P.H.A. England , Scotland or Wales

on definite clarification on the rules regarding to registering canaries housed in a dedicated building to be able to show at an indoor event. This is 21 days and counting.

 

 

 

BORDER CONVENTION YEARBOOK

 

Orders for our Yearbook continue to be received. We would like to advise you that both Tim Ward and Simon Tamman are now also holding a small stock of yearbooks so if you are local to either or might see them, then please collect yours from Tim or Simon.

Secondly, Stuart will be at Newark this coming Sunday and if you want to pick one up there please drop him a message and he  will take you one to Newark.

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Bird Registration

Letters have been sent to A.P.H.A. England Scotland and Wales requesting clarification on rules regarding specialist shows, after conflicting reports were noted at the A.G.M.

We will publish the replies as they are received.

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Chairman's Update

Ronnie has updated his Chairman's page.

 

New Judges

Congratulations to Brian and Sam Russell on being elected on to the "A" Panel, and Keith Bate on being elected on to the "B" panel at todays A.G.M.  

 

R.S.'s Diary 2025

The first weekly instalment of Ronnie's diary for 2025 is now available to read. Our thanks to the Chairman for volunteering to describe his highs and lows of the breeding season for another year.

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2025 Year Book 

 

Received back from printers on Saturday morning and all ordered yearbooks will be despatched on Monday. Options of acquiring a copy:

 

1. Order using the Order Form available on this site

2. Tim Ward will be at Stafford and he is going to have copies available.Main Hall table 34

3. Club delegates attending our AGM can collect for their members – would require clubs to check requirements and instruct delegates accordingly.

 

Year Book

The Year Book has been edited ready to go to the printers.

The numbers being printed will be limited,so to be certain of a copy download the order form from this page and send it in a.s.a.p to be certain of getting a copy

 

Border Convention Year Book​

Forms are now available to download the new Border Convention Year Book se the yearbook page for full details

Bird Flu

Two further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed. Please check GOV.UK for the latest information about the following cases:

• a premises near Alford, East Lindsay, Lincolnshire

• a second premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

3km Protection Zones and 10km Surveillance Zones have been put in place around each premises. All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.

 

 

Bird Flu

Extension to avian influenza prevention zone

In response to the increased number of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry in new areas of the country and the continued heightened risk levels in poultry and kept birds, the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) is being extended to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of the disease.

This means that from 00:01 on Monday 27 January 2025 the AIPZ mandating enhanced biosecurity and housing for kept birds currently in force across East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk will be extended to also include the unitary authorities of Shropshire, York and North Yorkshire.

In addition, an AIPZ mandating enhanced biosecurity but without mandatory housing came into force at noon on Saturday 25 January 2025 across all other areas of England. A similar zone will also apply in Scotland.

The AIPZ measures apply to all bird keepers whether they have pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard flock and are essential to protecting flocks from avian influenza.

Bird keepers are advised to consult the interactive map to check if they are impacted and should then read the AIPZ declaration schedule relevant to their area.

The AIPZs will be in place until further notice and will be kept under regular review as part of the government’s work to monitor and manage the risks of avian influenza.

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Bird Flu

Three further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed. Please check GOV.UK for the latest information about the following cases:

• a premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

• a premises near Rye, Rother, East Sussex.

• a premises near Mablethorpe, East Lindsay, Lincolnshire.

3km Protection Zones and 10km Surveillance Zones have been put in place around each premises.

All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More information is available on GOV.UK.

A regional avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity and housing measures is also in place across:

• The East Riding of Yorkshire

• The City of Kingston upon Hull

• Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

All bird keepers in the AIPZ must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and just a few birds in a backyard flock. These housing and biosecurity measures are to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring.

Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.UK.

Bird Flu

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Kirriemuir, Angus. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place. All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.

A regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity and housing measures is also in place across:

• The East Riding of Yorkshire

• The City of Kingston upon Hull

• Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

All bird keepers in the AIPZ must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and just a few birds in a backyard flock. These housing and biosecurity measures are to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring.

 

Jim Aichison

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Jim Aichison early this morning.

Jim was a former President of the Border Convention and President of Fauldhouse

Our condolences go to his family and friends at this sad time

Rest in Peace

Bird Flu

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Following official testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Nafferton, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. 3km Protection Zones and 10km Surveillance Zones have been put in place around each premises.

All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.

A regional avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity and housing measures is also in place across:

• The East Riding of Yorkshire

• The City of Kingston upon Hull

• Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

All bird keepers in the AIPZ must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and just a few birds in a backyard flock. These housing and biosecurity measures are to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring.

Please check the disease control zones to see what restrictions are in place and the biosecurity guidance available on GOV.UK.

Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.UK.

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Bird Flu

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a third premises near Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.

A regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity and housing measures is also in place across:

• The East Riding of Yorkshire

• The City of Kingston upon Hull

• Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

All bird keepers in the AIPZ must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and just a few birds in a backyard flock. These housing and biosecurity measures are to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring.

More information, including biosecurity guidance and details on what restrictions are in place is available on GOV.UK.

East Antrim

Congratulations to:-

Best in Show    Norman Courtenay

Best Novice      Joe & Luke Walsh

Bird Flu

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a second premises near Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Following a risk assessment, a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone (CBMCZ) has been put in place. All bird keepers should remain vigilant & follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More info, including the restrictions in the Zone is available on GOV.UK.

Northern Ireland

Congratulations to:-

Best in Show    John Furley

Best Novice      Craig Hewitt

Bird Flu

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Cranworth, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk.

Following a risk assessment, a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone (CBMCZ) has been put in place. All bird keepers should remain vigilant & follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More info, including the restrictions in the Zone is available on GOV.UK.

A.P.H.A. Bird Flu

Following official testing, three further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed. Please check GOV.UK for the latest information about the following cases:

• At a premises near Dereham, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk.

• At a second premises near Watton, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk (this was the slaughter on suspicion case initially declared on 09 December 2024).

• At a premises near Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

3km Protection Zones and 10km Surveillance Zones have been put in place around each premises. The Temporary Control Zones around the second premises near Watton in Mid Norfolk have been replaced by a Protection Zone and Surveillance Zone.

All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More information is available on GOV.UK.

Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.UK.

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Southern

Congratulations to:-

Best in Show   Bob Hodges 

Best Novice    Shaun Hewitt

 

Cumbria

Congratulations to:-

Best in Show    Paul Heathcote 

Best Novice      Andy Johnson

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Italy Castrocielo

Congratulations to:-

Best in Show    Pompeo Mattia  

Best Novice      Lelio Francesconi

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Border Counties

Congratulations to:-

Best in Show    Mark Symonds  

Best Novice      Paul Selby

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