The City of Cape Town’s Draft Animal Keeping By-law 2026 contains proposals that could affect bird keepers, breeders, aviaries, permits, breeding and online bird sales. PASA explains what aviculturists need to know and why informed public comment is important.
Cape Town Animal Keeping By-law 2026: What Bird Keepers Need to Know Read More »
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.
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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.
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Met byna vier dekades se praktiese ervaring in avikultuur deel Ben Minnaar sy kennis van kunsmatige uitbroei en die handgrootmaak van papegaaikuikens tydens ’n praktiese Wet Lab by die PASA Expo 2026.
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Meet Dr Michèle Pfab, Scientific Coordinator for the Scientific Authority at SANBI, and learn more about her important work in biodiversity conservation, sustainable wildlife use, TOPS and international CITES trade.
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Healthy-looking parrots can carry and transmit psittacosis without showing signs of illness. New research highlights why strict quarantine, good hygiene and veterinary guidance remain essential when introducing newly purchased birds.
PASA Avian Research Brief Read More »
Everything you need for the PASA Expo & AGM 2026 in one place. View the official invitation, full Expo programme and AGM agenda.
PASA Expo & AGM 2026 – Invitation, Programme & AGM Agenda Read More »
PASA responsible aviculture is built on a simple belief: the future of aviculture will be stronger when we work together. PASA represents people who keep, breed and care for birds. However, our purpose goes further than any individual breeder, club or association. Southern African aviculture consists of many organisations, clubs, species groups and individuals. Each
PASA Responsible Aviculture – Together We Stand Read More »
PASA would like to make its position clear: PASA does not approve of, facilitate or assist with the sale or sourcing of bird or parrot eggs. Please do not contact PASA, its committee members or its social-media pages by WhatsApp, Messenger or private message asking where eggs can be bought, who has eggs available, or
IMPORTANT NOTICE: SALE AND SOURCING OF BIRD EGGS Read More »
1. Healthy-looking parrots can carry parrot bornavirus Scientific Reports — published 15 June 2026 Researchers tested 83 captive parrots from 13 species in India. PaBV-4 RNA was detected in 44 birds, including 5 of 26 apparently healthy birds housed with suspected PDD cases. Practical takeaway: Do not rely on appearance when introducing or selling birds.
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Protecting Birds Through Better Biosecurity The Parrot Association of Southern Africa (PASA) is delighted to welcome MicroSafety Solutions (Pty) Ltd as an exhibitor at the PASA Expo on Friday, 4 September 2026, at Umfula Lodge, Parys. For bird breeders, exhibitors and parrot owners, maintaining a clean and properly disinfected environment is an essential part of
MicroSafety Solutions Brings Virukill Avian to PASA Expo 2026 Read More »
