Notice of Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Decision No. 278/1291/1438 dated 6 August 2017 (14/11/1438 H) entitled "Temporary ban on the importation of livestock" originating from Nigeria

Following the OIE report dated 25 July 2017, which indicates that a Rift Valley Fever (RVF) outbreak has occurred in Nigeria, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of RFV into the country. Therefore, the import of livestock from Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.