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

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2023-12-21
G/SPS/N/THA/701

Description

Following the WOAH reported outbreak of Avian Influenza (HPAI) in areas of Hungary, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of the disease into the country. By virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Bács-Kiskun, Békés, Csongrád-Csanád, Hajdú-Bihar, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén and Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok of Hungary is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after the date of publication in the Thai Royal Gazette.

Keywords

Animal health; Avian Influenza; Zoonoses; Animal diseases; Pest- or Disease- free Regions / Regionalization