The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Poland to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever
Emergency notifications (SPS)
2021-02-11
G/SPS/N/THA/374
Description
According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 2 October 2020, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Poland has expired on 31 December 2020. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever in the area of Poland. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Poland is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (22 January 2021).
Keywords
Animal
health;
Animal
diseases;
Zoonoses;
African
swine
fever
(ASF)