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The New & Improved - Model Aviculture Program (MAP)

 

One way for breeders to set themselves apart from the crowd and to foster professional recognition for aviculture is to become accredited through the Model Aviculture Program, which is administered by the Parrot Association of Canada. This shows professionalism and leadership by the breeder and assists the public in deciding which breeder to deal with. Having been MAP accredited for several years, I’ve found it much easier to place my baby parrots into responsible homes because of this accreditation.

 

The MAP accreditation process has recently undergone significant revision. Originally it was set up so that PAC was responsible for selecting and dealing with the inspecting veterinarian, and handling the financial transaction between the breeder and veterinarian. Times change and the reasons for this initial policy no longer apply. Therefore, the process was changed to be far more applicant friendly and yet still provide a high degree of control and accountability within the process. The revised accreditation process is fully documented on The Parrot Association of Canada’s web site: www.parrotscanada.org 

 

I had the opportunity to speak with a number of breeders interested in MAP at the 1st Canadian Parrot Convention in Toronto this past November. Since then, several applications have been received for aviary accreditation. I would like to congratulate Little Darlings Aviary for being the first to become accredited under the new process. They were the “guinea pig” so to speak for shaking any bugs out of the process, and I’m pleased to report that none were found. I’d also like to thank Darlene Johnson for her patience during the renewal application period when revisions were being made. Over the years Darlene has been very supportive of MAP and of our association. Her leadership in this area is certainly appreciated and is a positive example others to follow.

 

One especially interesting concern related to enforcement of the MAP guidelines was raised at the convention. A large breeder stated outright that a lack of guidelines enforcement prevented him from applying for accreditation. He thought that surprise random inspections should be implemented.  I would rather have seen this person support MAP and contribute positively to our cause, but unfortunately that was not to be. Your Directors have discussed the issue at great length and wish to make PAC’s position on the matter of guidelines enforcement crystal clear, keeping in mind that MAP is a voluntary program.

 

  • PAC has no authority, mandate, or desire to act as an enforcement agency regarding compliance with MAP guidelines. PAC can no more enforce ongoing compliance than anyone can force another person to provide for his or her birds properly.

 

  • The nature of breeding exotic birds does not lend itself to random compliance inspections. Breeders with mixed collections may have nesting birds at all times of the year and such inspections could easily disrupt the aviary’s production and bottom line. This would be a sure way to scuttle a great program.

 

  • MAP accreditation already involves a voluntary aviary inspection by a licensed Veterinarian.  The program is intended to provide the basis to encourage and educate breeders in achieving high standards in aviary operation. Accreditation status subsequently becomes official confirmation that the breeder is capable of aviary operation using those standards on an on-going basis. A mandatory re-inspection is required every three years to maintain continuous accreditation status. This is a proper check & balance of the overall program as it applies to each specific aviary.

 

A new MAP information brochure and information package request form is available in both official languages. I wish to thank our Ottawa/Quebec Director Jocelyne Phillips for her invaluable assistance with French translation of these documents. The application process itself has been significantly streamlined and PAC can now provide extremely fast turnaround service to breeders wishing to become accredited.

 

In conclusion, I invite anyone interested in receiving additional information about MAP to contact me directly either via the email address below or by telephone at (204) 866-4062. Information brochures and application forms are available free upon request. Please refer to the Parrot Association of Canada’s web site for more details about the Model Aviculture Program.

 

Dennis Saydak (MAP Coordinator)

birds@bestlittlehenhouse.com

 

 

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