Bird Fairs Ban Lifted in UK
Published December 30th, 2005
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (Defra) has lifted its ban on bird gatherings. The temporary EU-wide ban on bird fairs was introduced on 28th October as a precautionary measure against the spread of avian influenza.
However exemptions were made and some bird shows were able go ahead but only if organisers obtained a specific license following a veterinary risk assessment.
The lifting of the ban in England and Wales allows shows, sales, auctions, falconry events and pigeon racing within the British Isles to resume under general licence.
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