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

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2022-04-12
G/SPS/N/THA/523

Description

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 23 December 2021, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Hungary has expired on 23 March 2022. However, the OIE reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the area of Hungary. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Bacs-Kiskun, Békés and Csongrád in Hungary is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days since 24 March 2022 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette.

Keywords

Animal diseases; Zoonoses; Animal health; Avian Influenza