Outbreak of disease: Kosovo temporarily bans import of live animals and pork from Serbia

Following the announcements published in the ADIS and WAHIS systems confirming the outbreak of bluetongue (Blue Tongue) and African swine fever (ASF) in Serbia, to prevent the spread of diseases in our country, the Food and Veterinary Agency has imposed a temporary ban on the import of live animals of cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs (pork products) from the entire territory of the Republic of Serbia, according to the statement from the AUVA. The FVA has announced that the import of any type of pork product originating from Serbia, even as food during travel, is prohibited. Border authorities operating within the framework of Integrated Border Management, the Kosovo Police, customs, and the AUVA must intensify control measures at all border points. This aims to prevent the entry into the country of live cattle, sheep, pigs, and pork products from this country. The surveillance of passengers' personal luggage will also be intensified to avoid the entry of any type of pork product ...