The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Denmark to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5)
Emergency notifications (SPS)
2022-01-05
G/SPS/N/THA/471
Description
According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 20 July 2021, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Denmark has expired on 18 October 2021. However, The OIE reported, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in area of Denmark. 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 Denmark is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (8 December 2021).
Keywords
Avian
Influenza;
Animal
health;
Pest-
or
Disease-
free
Regions
/
Regionalization;
Zoonoses;
Animal
diseases