SANPO NATIONAL LOFT NEWSLETTER MAY/JUNE
BY SAVILLE PENKIN

Yazeed, the Manager of the Klapmuts loft Western Cape, would like to thank all those pigeon fanciers who have entrusted their pigeons into his care and ensures each and every fancier that he is looking after them, together with OB, to the best of their ability.

Two weeks ago the birds were vaccinated for the last time with Aviomac which was sponsored by Aviomed (Nationwide Pigeon & Pet Supplies).

The birds responded very well to the vaccine and a special thanks goes to
Dr Okkie Botha in this regard. Dr Botha is always ready to help with any matters concerning the pigeons’ health which is much appreciated.

Dr De Beer has also been fantastic and it is fortunate that the loft is situated a stone’s throw from his surgery as the birds can be checked on a regular basis. His service to the National Loft is tremendous and after the last test, recommended a treatment for Canker which is being carried out with Cankerex Plus sponsored by Medpet.

The birds are exercising around the loft well and are being prepared for the first training flight scheduled for the 7th June. If the weather allows, the birds will receive approximately 20 training tosses before the first Hotspot which is scheduled for the 1st August. The program (subject to change) is as follows:-

First Hotspot Aug 1st Majiesfontein 180 Km
2nd Hotspot Aug 8th Koup 240 Km
3rd Hotspot Aug 15th L Gamka 320 Km
4th Hotspot Aug 22nd Koup 240 Km
5th Hotspot Aug 29th B. West 400 Km
6th Hotspot Sept.05th Matjiesfontein 180 Km
7th Hotspot Sept 12th V. West 500 Km
8th Hotspot Sept 18th Matjiesfontein 180 Km

The main race will take place from Britstown (approximately 600 km) on the 24th September 2010 weather permitting.

Any fanciers who have not as yet paid for their pigeons should please do so now and you are asked to deposit your entry fee into the following account :-

Sanpo National Loft,
Preller Plein
Bloemfontein,
Branch Code: 16273400
Account No. 1627002596

Kindly fax proof of your deposit to Yazeed on (021) – 8628983.

The following people have contributed immensely towards the National Loft and their efforts are sincerely appreciated, Hendrik Cooper, Willy van der Berg, Ulrich Richter, Paul de Wet, Tony Dos Santos, Nick Greef, F Hendricks and Saville Penkin.

It is difficult to identify any birds that have been lost from May month as the electronic rings will only be placed on the birds legs once the training flights have reached a reasonable distance. As soon as this has been done, a full report will be issued.

At the start of the season we must again thank our sponsors for their unconditional support throughout the year. Medpet for all their products, Aviomed & Pigeon World for the PMV vaccine, Avinutro Herbs, Mr Viljoen grit and minerals. We are forever grateful to them.

We are still looking for more sponsors and trophies for the Hotspots and main race A big thanks goes to Ithriam Leukes from Atlantis s for sponsoring 3 trophies for the main race.

The loft management wishes each and every fancier everything of the best for their 2010 season which starts now.