DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Belgium to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Serotype H5N5)
Emergency notifications (SPS)
2021-03-24
G/SPS/N/THA/386
Description
The OIE reported outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Serotype H5N5 in West-Vlaanderen of Belgium. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Belgium is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after date of publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (2 February 2021).
Keywords
Avian
Influenza;
Animal
diseases;
Zoonoses;
Animal
health;
Pest-
or
Disease-
free
Regions
/
Regionalization