DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live prawns and prawn carcasses (including Penaeus vannameiP. monodon and P. stylirostris) from Ecuador to prevent the spread of White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV), Infectious Hypodermal and Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHHNV) and Yellow Head Virus (YHV)

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 3 March 2021, the suspension for importation of live prawns and prawn carcasses (including Penaeus vannamei, P. monodon and P. stylirostris) from Ecuador has expired on 1 June 2021. However, White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) and Infectious Hypodermal and Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHHNV) are still detected in marine shrimp imported from Ecuador and the results of investigation and corrective action plan have not been received from Ecuador. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV), Infectious Hypodermal and Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHHNV) and Yellow Head Virus (YHV) into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live prawns and prawn carcasses (including Penaeus vannameiP. monodon and P. stylirostris) from Ecuador is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (1 June 2021).