Notice of the Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture, Decision No. 232473/104922/1444 dated 29 March 2023 entitled "Temporary ban on importation of equine originated from Uruguay"

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2023-04-13
G/SPS/N/SAU/500

Description

Following the WOAH report which indicates that an Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) disease has occurred in Uruguay, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of the disease into the country. Therefore, the importation of equine from Uruguay to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

Keywords

Animal health; Territory protection; Animal diseases