Saudi Arabia Temporary ban of importation of live birds, hatching eggs and one-day old chicks originating from South Africa, Togo and West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Livestock Risk Assessment Department, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture Temporary ban of importation of live birds, hatching eggs and one-day old chicks" originating from South Africa, Togo and West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Description of content: Following the OIE reports, ref. No. 24102 dated 19 June 2017, ref. No. 24127 dated 22 June 2017 and ref. No. 24198 dated 3 July 2017, which indicate that High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks have occurred in West- Vlaanderen, Belgium, South Africa and Togo, 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 West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, South Africa and Togo to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended. Nature of the urgent problem(s) and reason for urgent action: Outbreaks of HPAI were reported by official announcement of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) in West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, South Africa and Togo. This urges 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):6 August 2017 (14/11/1438 AH) |
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