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

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 9 September 2021, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from United Kingdom has expired on 7 December 2021. However, The OIE reported, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in areas of United Kingdom. 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 Essex, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Dorset, Cumbria, Cheshire and Leicestershire of the United Kingdom is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after date of publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (23 December 2021).