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IMPORTANT NOTICE

27th April 2012

Would all Members be aware that 10 cases of Herpes Virus 2 was diagnosed in South East England on 26th April 2012.
Mainly young birds are affected and can kill within 2 days, however old birds can be carriers.

Symptoms, Yellow cheesy deposits in the throat that look like Canker.

For further information please to view
questions and answers from Dr Henk De Weerd

Any birds showing signs please contact
WHU Veterinary Surgeon Mr G Smith
01291 672637

Further Update

At 3pm 18th April the WHPU was informed by the
ANIMAL HEALTH Veterinary Service that Paramyxovirus HAS been identified in one of the lofts in Wales.

 Thankfully due to the actions taken last weekend DEFRA have agreed WE CAN continue racing for the present!

 As PARAMYXOVIRUS is a “notifiable” disease
DEFRA have now taken over control of the measures regarding the original “outbreak” at lofts in Wales

 In Summary – PARAMYXOVIRUS is confirmed!

 If you suspect any Pigeons have any symptoms then quarantine them – and make sure EVERYONE VACINATES THEIR PIGEONS.

 It would be appreciated if any Members with outbreaks of fatalities
would notify the WHU as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE:

PMV Vaccine for Pigeons

Belga-Vac Vaccine

Due to Colombovac PMV being out of stock with Pfizer, a water soluble alternative Belga-Vac PMV 50 dose has been authorised by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate
for use in Pigeons.

The Vaccine is available through

Dr Henk DeWeerd
UK Belgica Pigeon Veterinary Clinic
Unit G5
The Seedbed Centre
Wyncolls Rd
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9HT

01206 842221