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Every member who shares what they have learned helps lay another brick in PASA’s foundation. Yolandi van den Berg of Blissful Wings is doing just that through her articles on incubation and handrearing.

Australia’s H5 bird flu vaccination programme includes threatened Orange-bellied and Swift Parrots. The initiative demonstrates how well-managed captive populations, supported by traceability, veterinary oversight and reliable breeding records, can contribute to species recovery.

Animal keepers, breeders, hobbyists, clubs and associations in the Western Cape — this discussion may affect you There are currently two separate regulatory processes that the broader animal-keeping and avicultural community needs to understand and discuss. These processes are different and must not be confused with one another, but there is significant overlap in the

Different animals. Different associations. Different interests. One By-law. The City of Cape Town has published its Draft Animal Keeping By-law, 2026 for public comment, with submissions closing on 29 September 2026. The City says the proposed changes cover animal management, permitting, stray animals, animal keeping, bees, nuisance complaints, impoundment and related matters. The proposed By-law

Meet Fhumulani Tshamano, a DFFE specialist in CITES policy and implementation. At the PASA Expo 2026, he brings valuable experience in CITES permits, compliance and the CIPS electronic permitting system.

Meet Carina Malherbe, DFFE Director of Oceans, Coasts and Biosecurity Compliance and a guest speaker at the PASA Expo 2026. She brings extensive experience in NEMBA, Alien and Invasive Species regulations and environmental compliance.