The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Netherlands to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Serotype H5N8)
Emergency notifications (SPS)
2021-01-22
G/SPS/N/THA/363
Description
The OIE has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Serotype H5N8 in Gelderland, Netherlands. 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 Netherlands is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after date of publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (15 December 2020).
Keywords
Pest-
or
Disease-
free
Regions
/
Regionalization;
Animal
diseases;
Zoonoses;
Animal
health;
Avian
Influenza