The announcement dropped today. The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature has tightened its national ban on all bird-related events. Not some birds. Not only so-called risk species.

All birds. All events. Entire country.

This means exhibitions, shows, fairs, cultural events and any gathering where racing pigeons would come together are now paused until the regulation is revised. No exceptions. No creative loopholes. No room left between the lines.

It lands hard. Of course het does.
But it does not break our sport. Not even close.

The story behind the measures

Anyone who truly knows the racing pigeon world understands one thing. Racing pigeons have never played a role in the spread of bird flu. This has been researched thoroughly, repeatedly and internationally confirmed. Yet every time new outbreaks appear, our sport gets pulled along in sweeping, broad regulations designed for birds that have absolutely nothing to do with ours.

That mismatch between science and policy is exactly why confusion continues to grow among fanciers. And it is why context matters more than ever.

For readers who want the full background, the deeper explanation and the facts that authorities still overlook, this article remains essential:

https://pigeonboss.com/racing-pigeons-and-birdflu-the-story-nobody-dared-to-tell-until-now

What it means in practice

For now, social aspects of our sport pause. No exhibitions. No shows. No gatherings.
But the heart of our sport? Untouched. Training continues. Preparation continues. The rhythm of the loft continues. Our pigeons fly, our systems run, our passion burns.

And that is exactly why the racing pigeon community never collapses under pressure.

We adjust | We adapt | We push forward.

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The resilience that defines us

Look back at recent years. Every time regulations tightened, fanciers found new momentum. Stronger online communities. Smarter organisation. Better communication. And above all, unwavering commitment.

When the government says “temporarily stop,” we respond with “watch us grow.”

It is the mentality that built this sport.
It is the reason it survives.
It is why we remain united even when the doors close around us.

In moments like this, you see the true character of the racing pigeon world. Not complaint, but determination. Not fear, but perspective. Not resignation, but creativity. And that is why these measures, however strict, never hit the core of who we are.

The positive reality

Let’s speak honestly. This is a significant restriction. It impacts events we all love. But it does not touch the essence of our sport. It does not stop the health of our colonies, the quality of our breeding, the progress of our young birds, or the preparation for next season.

This ban is temporary.
Our sport is permanent.
Our community is stronger than any regulation.

And when the moment comes that the doors reopen, the racing pigeon world will be ready. Focused. Motivated. And more united than ever.

To every fancier reading this

Keep training.
Keep improving.
Keep supporting one another.
Keep your eyes on the next season.
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They can pause events, but they cannot pause passion. They cannot stop dedication. They cannot shut down a sport that has stood strong for more than a century.