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Defra - Avian Influenza Latest Situation
Avian influenza prevention zone declared in four counties
Defra - Avian Influenza Latest Situation
Press Release: Avian influenza risk levels increased as first case confirmed in poultry in England
Defra - Avian Influenza Latest Situation
Experts fear bird flu in seabirds could cause problems for coast-dwelling Scottish birds of prey.
Hawk Board UNESCO Conference
A Hawk Board UNESCO Conference was held at Vowley on 12th & 13th July 2024...
Animal and Plant Health Agency Avian Influenza Registration
From 1st October 2024 all bird keepers will need to be registered.
Avian Influenza in UK Raptors
Experts fear bird flu in seabirds could cause problems for coast-dwelling Scottish birds of prey.
Hawk Board statement: UWCU publication – Operation Easter
The Hawk Board and affiliated clubs, unequivocally support efforts and initiatives to tackle wildlife crime.
Changes to the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in England: Gamebirds and Catching-up
Following a thorough risk assessment Defra have put in place additional precautionary measures…
Avian Influenza - Housing Measures
Housing measures to protect poultry & captive birds from Avian Influenza are being extended…
Avian Influenza - Field Meetings
From 8 November 2022 no gatherings of poultry, galliforme birds or anseriforme birds are permitted.
Wild Take - Natural England Consultation
The Hawk Board supports the continuation of the licensing system for falconers and aviculturists to apply for a licensed wild take.
A further attack on Field Sports in Wales
A letter from SACS protesting about the unconsulted decision to ban pheasant shooting on public land in Wales…
Social Media Posts
There have been a number of social media posts showing an individual hawking from a vehicle in the UK. What is being shown on video is illegal activity.
APHA: Export Health Certification Requirements - Captive birds
information which may be relevant for your organisation/membership in relation to registered bodies, institutes and/or centres wishing to export/move captive birds.
EU: Rules for non-commercial movements of pet birds into a Member State from third countries
The EU has issued the following delegated act…