Virkon S, following further tests, has had its General Orders approval reinstated.
It is still NOT APPROVED under the Diseases of Poultry Order. I am sure that it is being re-tested but until approval confirmation is received it cannot be used to disinfect against Newcastle disease, Pigeon paramyxovirus or Avian Influenza.
There are suitable iodine based disinfectants but please remember they usually have a tendency to discolour everything yellow, especially if it was originally white.
If anyone thought that everything we have to do to race pigeons from France was simply a tick box exercise, think again. I received the following from APHA:-
Failure to comply is not an option. Those that can race should be really grateful to those with lofts in Avian Influenza zones who have to forego entering the race.
Thank you to all fanciers affected by these zones. Your compliance with the restrictions means that racing can continue; albeit with a lower birdage.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham.
A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. Please check GOV.WALES for the latest information. The SZ for this case extends into Shropshire, England.
Confirmed H5N1 centred on Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. 3Km Protection Zone and 10Km, Surveillance zone in place. More details to follow when they are published.
