Saudi Arabia Temporary ban on the importation of livestock" originated from Myanmar and Colombia

Livestock Risk Assessment Department, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture Temporary ban on the importation of livestock" originated from Myanmar and Colombia

Following the OIE reports, ref. No. 24092 dated 16 June 2017 and ref. No. 24136 dated 24 June 2017, which indicate that Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks have occurred in Colombia and Myanmar, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of FMD into the country. Therefore, the import of livestock from Colombia and Myanmar to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

Nature of the urgent problem(s) and reason for urgent action: Outbreaks of FMD were reported by official announcement of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) in Colombia and Myanmar. This urges the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to institute this emergency measure to prevent the entry of FMD into the country.

Products covered: Livestock

Date of entry into force (dd/mm/yy)/period of application (as applicable): 30 July 2017 (7/11/1438 AH)

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