ROB INNES WRITES:
BIRD GATHERINGS IN SCOTLAND
■ On March 15, GL EXD 178 (AI)(S)) was updated. This GL governs events including bird shows and sales in Scotland. For those who bring nongalliforme birds (everything except poultry and gamebirds) to an event, DEFRA registration is now recommended, not mandatory.
■ The same GL update removes the requirement for a vet to be present at a gathering of non-galliforme birds. A vet must be “available to attend at short notice”. All birds must be examined prior to entry by a named person who knows how to identify and.
