This website is a work in progress which will continually evolve with practical solutions and answers to your questions to ensure you have everything you need to race pigeons from the EU.
Can I tell you when the Brexit reset will have a positive benefit for Cross Channel racing? No.
Can I help you with the current requirements for Cross Channel racing? Yes
APHA Interactive Avian Influenza Map
2026 Racing Season
Loft visits have nearly been completed.
IMPORTANT – Please note that your veterinary loft visit must be in person. Virtual visits are not permitted. If you have had a virtual visit. You will not able to race from the EU.
Arrange with your veterinary surgeon to visit your loft.
Proposed Loft visit dates
All available times for visits for the 2026 racing season have now been taken.
Newcastle disease
Newcastle disease is in Europe and moving towards us. The virus is similar to Pigeon Paramyxovirus. To give your pigeons the best protection you can. Make sure you vaccinate all the pigeons in your loft at least once annually with Colombavac PMV or Nobilis Paramyxo P201.
David G Parsons MRCVS
March 2026