The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Cambodia to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever
Emergency notifications (SPS)
2020-09-03
G/SPS/N/THA/330
Description
According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 2 April 2020, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Cambodia has expired on 1 July 2020. However, there are reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in area of Cambodia. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever (ASF) 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 Cambodia is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (24 July 2020).
Keywords
Animal
health;
African
swine
fever
(ASF);
Animal
diseases