The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Vietnam to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2020-11-16
G/SPS/N/THA/357

Description

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 5 June 2020, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Vietnam has expired on 3 September 2020. However, the OIE has  reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever in area of Vietnam. 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 Vietnam is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (2 October 2020).

Keywords

Animal diseases; Animal health; African swine fever (ASF)