"THE C.O.M. NEWS", SEPTEMBER 2006 nr. 116

See the attached hereto Appendix No. 3. This list will be updated and published once a year in “The C.O.M. News” of September

- COLOURED RINGS

The O.M.J.-E.C. has decided to replace the gold colour with the violet colour. Problems have been encountered with the gold coloured rings whereby it was difficult to make out and recognise the inscription.

The official colour of rings for each year is as follows:     

- CARDBOARD CAGES

During the course of its meeting of 3rd September 2005, the C.O.M.-B.D. decided to allow, in an experimental basis and in accordance with the model presented, cardboard cages during the 2006 World Show in Zutphen, for the following classes:
                 
                           Section A, from class 3 to 10
                           Section B, classes 3 and 4
                           Section D, class 1

Following the cancellation of the 2006 World Show to have taken place in Zutphen, O.M.J.-E.C. will need to consider future arrangements in this regard.

- NEW MUTATIONS AND BREEDS UNDER CONSIDERATION

 Recognition of a new mutation or breed:

- The application must be submitted by the member country providing the “standard” and the relevant documentation.

- For Section E (Type canaries), the “standard” of the proposed breed must be previously submitted to a meeting of O.M.J. judges of all member countries before the birds can be presented. The judges will pass their verdict taking into account the originality, the aesthetic qualities and general interest of the proposed breed.
A majority vote is necessary to allow a first presentation of the new breed at a World Show, to avoid an unbalanced proliferation of Type canary breeds, possibly too similar to existing ones or with little originality and without real aesthetic quality.

- If provisionally accepted, requires a minimum number of birds to be shown « out of competition » (no prizes): one (1) team of 4 exhibits and five (5) individuals by one or several breeders, for at least three (3) successive years at World Championships.

- Birds are judged by five (5) O.M.J. judges from different countries (excluding the country of origin of the birds) ;

- the judges will evaluate the birds on the basis of the “Standard” submitted, delivering their expert opinion in writing;

- the exhibits must possess at least 87% of the characteristics established by their Standard.

- If in any one year these requirements are not met, the complete process reverts to the very beginning.

Note: The country seeking recognition of a new mutation or breed may send an expert, only on a consultative basis, to facilitate complementary information that may possibly be required either by the O.M.J.-E.C. Member in charge of the relevant section or by the five appointed judges.

• NEW COLOURED AND/OR TYPE CANARIES PRESENTED AT THE 2005 WORLD SHOW “BAD SALZUFLEN” (GERMANY)

• Cobalt mutation               The recognition of this breed has been requested by Germany.
                                            The birds have achieved the minimum number of points required for the first year. Therefore, the procedure may progress for 2 more                                             consecutive years.

• Irish Fancy                       The recognition of this breed has been requested by Great Britain.

• Rheinländer                      The recognition of this breed has been requested by Germany.
                                             The birds achieved the minimum number of points required for the second year. Therefore, the procedure may progress for 1 more                                              year.

• Mehringer                        The recognition of this breed has been requested by Germany.
                                            The birds have achieved the minimum number of points required for the first year. Therefore, the procedure may progress for 2 more                                             consecutive years.

• Portuguese Harlequin     The recognition of this breed has been requested by Portugal.

• Makige                            The recognition of this breed has been requested by Germany.
                                            These two breeds have not achieved the minimum number of points required for recognition. Therefore, the complete process reverts                                             to the very beginning.


PLEASE NOTE:     Following the cancellation of the “2006 World Show” to have taken place in Zutphen (Netherlands), these results remain valid                                 for the next World Show !



- OTHER INFORMATION

O.M.J. Examinations
This year, examinations to O.M.J. judges (100 candidates) will take place in Roeselare (Belgium), Madrid (Spain), Zutphen (Netherlands) and Barcelos (Portugal).
The respective countries will be informed directly by the O.M.J. Secretary.

Experts’ meetings
In principle, it is agreed to hold one meeting in March 2007 for Section F (Exotics).