HC Deb 05 July 1984 vol 63 c271W
35. Mr. Boyes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the vaccination of racing pigeons.

Mrs. Fenner

The scheme for the voluntary vaccination of racing pigeons began on 19 September last year, following outbreaks of paramyxovirus 1 disease in pigeons. Since then sufficient vaccine has been authorised for use to protect approximately 1.5 million birds. There is every evidence of considerable interest in the further application of vaccine to racing pigeons.