The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Chinese Taipeito prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1)

The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in Changhua and Pingtung of Chinese Taipei. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Chinese Taipei has been temporarily suspended. Except the feathers and down of poultry that have been processed in the approved establishment by the DLD and these commodities that have been processed to ensure the destruction of avian influenza virus recommended by WOAH terrestrial Animal Health code topics 10.4.22 and 10.4.23 which use one of the following methods:washed and steam-dried at 100 ºC for 30 minutes; fumigation with formalin (10% formaldehyde) for 8 hours; irradiation with a dose of 20 kilograys.