Saudi ArabiaTemporary bans the importation of live birds, hatching eggs and one-day old chicks originating from Luxembourg Livestock Risk Assessment Department, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture Temporary bans the importation of live birds, hatching eggs and one-day old chicks" originating from Luxembourg Following the OIE report, ref. No. 24, Vol. 30 dated 9 June 2017, which indicates that High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak has reoccurred in Luxembourg, 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 Luxembourg to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended. Nature of the urgent problem(s) and reason for urgent action: An outbreak of HPAI was reported by official announcement of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) on 9 June 2017 in Luxembourg. 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 Objective and rationale: [ ] food safety, [X] animal health, [ ] plant protection, [ ] protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease, [ ] protect territory from other damage from pests. Date of entry into force (dd/mm/yy)/period of application (as applicable): 9 July 2017 (15/10/1438 H) | 
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