Delboy

RPRA announcement - what it actually means A welcome communication from the RPRA today but as usual with these releases it has probably confused more people than helped them........a no news message if you like! The announcement DOES NOT confirm that any racing will be available from France yet, it is merely confirming that the proposals that were mentioned in September comms have been accepted in the EU and that is pretty much it (No lab testing on pigeons, no Quarantine and no Health Certificate) nothing more. There are still 4 quite significant things which need to be overcome and the most difficult one is going to be number 1: 1. The country of destination allows the entry of racing pigeons in accordance with article 230 of regulation 2016/429. 2. The loft/establishment/premises has to be registered with the UK competent authority. 3. The Pigeons will be required to be vaccinated against Paramyxo/Newcastle Disease. 4. The liberation of the pigeons has to be controlled by the competent authority in the country of destination. Let us remember that all of this year we 'should' have been permitted to race from France all along however the French Border force prevented it and every country is entitled to do so no matter what the EU rule book says. I am looking forward to the RPRA and DEFRA making some inroads with the French Border Force as that is what really needs sorting out - they got plenty of time. Hope that translates some of it for some of you

Yesterday evening I received confirmation that the amendments to the EU Animal Health Regulation outlined in my update of 10th September 2021 have been fully adopted by the EU and are therefore now part of the European Journal. This means pigeons entering the EU from a Third country (UK) for the purpose of racing are exempt from the onerous animal health requirements that stopped continental racing in 2021. These exemptions are detailed in regulation 2021/1705. The RPRA and Defra will continue to work with the commission and relevant authorities to establish how we adhere to the remaining requirements detailed in my update of 10th September. As soon as we have clarity in this respect a communication will be published. We aim to achieve this position by the end of this year. Ian Evans CEO

I'm going to start my latebreds in a week or two and they will be trained to 63 miles and then stopped for the year, Guaranteed, these will be my most reliable pigeons next year. I've said it 100 times, we should be racing our ybs in OCT/NOV. Not as much BOP, No clashing, No yb sickness, No need for darkening.

You are correct once again Roland. The problem has always been with the fanciers apathy and laziness to sort things. Success at all things comes from dedication and work and we , as fanciers MUST work at saving the sport.

Well done m8

Your right Andy, serious times we are in at the moment and action is needed pronto.

Kevin, I haven't a clue why things don't get sorted asap. I actually believe fanciers enjoy the grief !!!

A think tank with all the respectable and experienced fanciers taking part with the main objective in getting the sport out the mess its in. A few issues needing addressed pronto are- 1. BOP 2. YB Sickness / viruses and when to race ybs.ie. alternative winter program. 3. Routes east or west or both to avoid clashing. 4. National and fed racing , together or separate. The sport needs a clear out from top to bottom with a Barry Hearn approach to lift its image. Disaster after disaster at racing, doom and gloom at every aspect of the game, It needs sorting so lets get a team set up to take the game forward. One things for sure, without action, the game is done.

Well done Austin.

Thanks lads.

Thanks lads. Much appreciated. Well done to all the section winners and national average winners.

Got my 3rd at the back of 2 so they are still working in.

sent 8 Jamie

Thanks Davy.

got my 2nd at 7.10am

thanks folks, over the moon

Superb result , loft definitely on fire

Thanks Stuart, delighted pal

Thanks Colin, appreciated pal

thanks Davy, hard going.

Timed my fancy at 7.40 pm, what a buzz

Got 7/7 with Almond Valley from Catterick , well done John J. Also have had 3 from last weeks Catterick disaster.

English feds going down the way , libbed at 8.30 and 8.40

well done m8

Not another feather today but one reported on a farm in Durham.