Saudi Arabia declares Temporary ban of importation of live birds, hatching eggs and one-day old chicks originating from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe Following the OIE report, ref. No. 22, Vol. 30 dated 1 June 2017, which indicates that High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak has reoccurred in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe 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 1 June 2017 in Zimbabwe. This led the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to institute this emergency measure to prevent the entry of HPAI virus into the country. Products covered: Live birds, hatching eggs and one-day old chicks Date of entry into force (dd/mm/yy)/period of application (as applicable): 12 June 2017 (17/09/1438 H) |