2019 show dates

The ANPA National Show will be held at the Wayville Showgrounds in Adelaide from July 19-21. Other comfirmed show dates are below.

2018 ANPA AGM

The 2018 ANPA AGM will be held on Saturday, July 21, at the Best Western Airport and Convention Centre in Melbourne, starting at 2pm. The venue is close to Tullamarine airport and interstate members should book accommodation online www.airportmotelmelbourne.com.au/ or by phoning (03) 9333 2200. There is a free airport shuttle. There are also a number of other accommodation options nearby.

Colin Walker’s Rota presentation in Poland

The following paper was presented by Dr Colin Walker at the International Veterinary Conference on Pigeon Pathology in Krakow , Poland on the 7th -8th June 2018.  The paper essentially covers what is known about Rota virus and the development of the vaccine up to the completion of the vaccine trials in July 2017, at which stage the manufacture and release of the vaccine became the national Boards responsibility.

Rota vaccine latest plus survey results

The ANRPB has posted an up-to-date statement on Rota vaccine progress and its survey of flyers and pigeon fanciers Click on PDF statements below.

Dr Mark White of Treidlia Biovet has this week provided the following update;
We have had to apply for a one month extension in which to put in our second information dossier to the government regulator.

Rota vaccine survey

The Australian National Racing Pigeon Board (ANRPB) wants to ensure that flyers/fanciers in Australia can access the Rota Virus vaccine (when available) in the most efficient manner possible.To that end we are requesting that individuals and clubs provide the
ANRPB with feedback as to their intentions (to purchase the vaccine or not).

2018 National news

Notification for ANPA members. The committee has decided to cancel the National this year due to the uncertainty about the availability/timing of the Rota vaccine. No other show brings together fanciers from all over the country, which is why no risk can be taken.

Rota vaccine update 18 February