A1 OUTBREAK IN DORSET>

[THE FIFER]

A1 Outbreak in Dorset Thursday 10th January 1530hrs, An H5N1 Avian influenza outbreak has been reported in Dorset, DEFRA has not yet reported whether there will be any restrictions etc imposed, therefore we do not as yet know the status of racing pigeons at Blackpool.from previous outbreaks gatherings are not permitted which may mean the show pigeons cannot attend but sales from single sources at auctions such as clearance sales from one loft have in the past been acceptable.We will clarify the situation with DEFRA as soon as possible but the Blackpool wintergardens show will go on with or without pigens.

 

 

This is a quote from an e-mail I received from Peter Bryant

[gangster]

  here we go again pigeons hit hardest...just hope it dont spoil blackpool...

[frank-123]

all bird gatherings near the outbreak have been banned lets hope it stays well back from blackpool