The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from France to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Serotype H5N8)
Emergency notifications (SPS)
2021-01-25
G/SPS/N/THA/369
Description
The OIE has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Serotype H5N8 in Lucciana, Haute-Corse, France. 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 Haute-Corse, France is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after date of publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (16 December 2020).
Keywords
Avian
Influenza;
Animal
diseases;
Zoonoses;
Animal
health;
Pest-
or
Disease-
free
Regions
/
Regionalization