Kingdom of Saudi Arabia declares Temporary ban of importation of live birds, hatching eggs and one-day old chicks originating from Congo Livestock Risk Assessment Department, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture entitles "Temporary ban of importation of live birds, hatching eggs and one-day old chicks" originating from Congo Products covered: Live birds, hatching eggs and one-day old chicks Following the OIE report, ref. No. 22, Vol. 30 dated 25 May 2017, which indicates that High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak has reoccurred in Congo, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of HPAI disease into the country. Therefore, the import of live birds, hatching eggs and one-day old chicks from Congo to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended An outbreak of HPAI was reported by official announcement of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) on 26 May 2017 in Congo. This led the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to institute this emergency measure to prevent the entry of HPAI virus into the country. Date of entry into force (dd/mm/yy)/period of application (as applicable): 12 June 2017 (17/09/1438 H) |