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

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 31 January 2022, the suspension for the importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from France expired on 1 May 2022. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the departments of Landes, Gers, and Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) disease into the country. By virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Landes, Gers, and Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France has been temporarily suspended for 90 days from 2 May 2022 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette.