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

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2022-09-01
G/SPS/N/THA/572

Description

Following the WOAH reported outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Nottinghamshire, Shropshire and Shetland Islands of United Kingdom            it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza disease (HPAI) into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act  B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Nottinghamshire, Shropshire  and Shetland Islands of United Kingdom is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after date of publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (26 August 2022).

Keywords

Animal health; Animal diseases; Avian Influenza; Zoonoses