The Practice services are restricted to helping pigeon fanciers fulfil their legal requirements to race across the Channel.
This includes undertaking loft visits and registration with this practice.
- D G Parsons, MRCVS has the necessary qualifications (OCQ(V) – ES, OCQ(V) – EX and OCQ(V) – AX) to enable completion and signing of the Export health Certificate
D G Parsons, MRCVS retired in 2025 from poultry veterinary work after 50 years in practice. I work a maximum of 3 days a week.
The following are not supplied:
Out of hours services, laboratory tests, treatments or consultations at a clinic.
Practice Fees 2025
I am not VAT registered.
Loft visit fee when part of a group of at least 12 lofts that can be visited in a day – £60 each. Payment to be made 7 days in advance of the visit.
Race EHC completion charged door to door at £82.40p/ hour plus 45p/mile up to 8 hours, thereafter the hourly rate is doubled.
Individual loft visits charged door to door at £240/ hour plus 45p/mile up to 8 hours, thereafter the hourly rate is doubled.
Additional travelling expenses will be charged by prior agreement.
Discounts available for large group visits of 60 or more.
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