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)
Emergency notifications (SPS)
2022-03-03
G/SPS/N/THA/508
Description
The OIE reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Vendée, Hautes-Pyrénées and Lot-et-Garonne in France. Therefore, 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 Vendée, Hautes-Pyrénées and Lot-et-Garonne in France is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after the date of publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (25 February 2022).
Keywords
Avian
Influenza;
Animal
health;
Pest-
or
Disease-
free
Regions
/
Regionalization;
Animal
diseases;
Zoonoses