The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Serotypes H5N8 and H5N1)

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 10 June 2021, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom has expired on 8 September 2021. However, the OIE reported Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in many areas of the 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 Herefordshire, Leicestershire, North Yorkshire, Norfolk, Derbyshire, Dorset, Devon, Orkney and Antrim counties of the United Kingdom is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days since 9 September 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (9 September 2021).