Poultry from Sweden, Czech Republic banned

By Janine Alexis Miguel

Mar 21, 2024 12:40 am

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered temporary bans on the importation of poultry products from Sweden and the Czech Republic following outbreaks of avian influenza or bird flu in both countries.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the import bans were necessary to prevent the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), particularly the H5N1 subtype, and protect the local poultry population.

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