Parrot Breeders Association of Southern Africa Pasa/Pvsa

02/02/2025

South Africa's only monthly magazine for keepers and breeders of pet and aviary birds

02/02/2025

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Karoo Bird Club

02/02/2025

Cites SC78
Geneva,
Switserland,
3 - 8 February 2025

Follow SC78 on:
https://www.youtube.com/c/CITES

Documents available on:
https://cites.org/eng/sc/78/agenda-documents

PASA will be present to guarentee that the voices of all bird breeders are heard.

CITES

02/02/2025

PASA is uniquely positioned as the sole representative body for parrot breeders in South Africa. By providing advocacy at national and international levels, PASA ensures that breeders' rights are protected with the DFFE and CITES. This support is crucial for the ongoing success of our industry.

Become a PASA member today by joining an affiliated club or as direct member.

https://pvsa.co.za/become-a-member/

Order Rings, date punches and egg inspection lights to support us. Rings can be ordered regardless if you are a member.

https://pvsa.co.za/products/

Become a Member Options Available to Join PASA Become a member of the PASA and enjoy many benefits as a member of the biggest parrot breeders association in Southern Africa. As a member you wil receive an unique lifelong breeders code to be used on your rings to permanently identify birds bred by yo...

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02/02/2025

*AVIOMED* is one of PASA's business partners, all *Affiliated members* gets 5% discount on their products. Contact Joelandie to place an order.

▪️ *Trust*
▪️ *Transparency*
▪️ *Traceability*

_Representing the parrot breeder of South Africa's interests Nationally and Internationally_ 🦜🦜

*Whatsapp group:*
https://chat.whatsapp.com/G3aryJBayMIAleSwr5q823

*Visit our website for products & info.*

https://pvsa.co.za/about/

On more info on how to join PASA whatsapp Geraldene at 0837411461.

02/02/2025

MicroSafety Solutions is one of PASA's service partners, please support them by using Virokill Avian.

Samantha will be writing articles on a regular basis about biosecurity.

Samantha Mc Carlie
PhD Microbiology (Infection prevention and Control)
Contact: [email protected]

https://pvsa.co.za/news/biosecurity-for-bird-breeders/

https://pvsa.co.za/news/disinfectants-a-double-edged-sword-for-bird-gut-health/

https://pvsa.co.za/

02/02/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Bart Jansen, Criaçao De Jorge Humberto, Junaid Majeed, Zama Ngomane, Cuckoo Pets, Davi Suero

31/01/2025

BACTERIA vs VIRUS

Bacteria and Virus both are very tiny microscopic organisms and are not visible to naked eye and can only be with the help microscope, but there are many differences between Bacteria and Virus.

Bacteria’s are one celled organisms, they can survive without a host. They are found in rotten / stale food, unhygienic places. All Bacteria that are not bad, like the bacteria that are found in the guts that help in digestion. But there are others that cause infections. Bacteria can cause many types of infection like Eye infection, Respiratory tract infection, Digestive tract infection and skin infection. Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics - Bacteriostatic or Bactericidal, depending on the disease.

Viruses are infectious agents containing DNA or RNA with a protein coat. They are much smaller in size compared to Bacteria. They need a live host to replicates themselves in the living cells of the host. Viruses can cause infection like Eye infection, Respiratory tract infection, digestive tract infection, Papillomas, Herpes, Pox and Skin infection. Antibiotics of any form will not work against viruses. Use of antibiotic during viral can cause a resistance to the antibiotic used, when used later for Bacterial infection.

Bacteria causes infection leading to sickness, but can not live on the host without showing signs of infections. But in case of Virus they can infect and remain in the body of the host without showing any signs of symptoms in the host. Such host are called carriers and theyinfect others.

Only supportive treatment can be provide during the period of viral infection, so that no secondary infection sets in. Vaccinations are available for certain Viruses, but they should be administered at a given time. Vaccines will not work if the viral infection as set in.

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27/01/2025

Link to PBFD Webinar held on 25 January 2025.

Link to recording of PBFD Webinar held on Saturday 25 January 2025.

25/01/2025

PASA will be hosting an Online PBFD Webinar, where leaders in the field of research and testing will be panel members. This panel will discuss the status of research on the topic as well as how the testing for the presence of the virus is done.

The panel will be hosted by Dr Anton Smit, leading veterinarian in the husbandry of Parrots in South Africa. The focus of the discussion will be around the following:

- Current Status of vaccine research
- Testing for presence of virus - process and pitfalls
- Busting the Myths Surrounding PBFD
- Biosecurity and management of flocks in the absence of a vaccine / cure.

Due to the nature of the virus and the risk / stigma associated with the virus, this Webinar is to ensure that breeders have the latest available information available to them and how to address / manage and prevent the spread of the virus.

Join us for the webinar - everyone is welcome.

25/01/2025

When you link in:
(10 am South African Time ) please send a greeting and tell us where you are logging in from, we want to welcome you.

Post your questions during the program, we will address the question during the Q&A, those that are not addressed will be followed up and we will post on this group.

Thank you all for the support - see you at 10 AM -

Regards Guy van Zyl
PASA Chairman

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23/01/2025

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