US curbs Australian poultry imports on bird flu concerns

Published 2024년 5월 25일

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The US has imposed import restrictions on certain Australian poultry and byproducts from Victoria following the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza on two farms. The restrictions, in effect since May 22, prohibit the importation of unprocessed avian products, poultry, commercial birds, ratites, and hatching eggs from Victoria. However, imports of pet and zoo birds may be permitted under an import permit with a 30-day quarantine. These restrictions, extended to cover regions with flu outbreaks in Japan and Canada, could slightly impact the local industry but are expected to have limited direct impact as Australia does not export fresh chicken meat to the US. The outbreak has led to the culling of over 500,000 chickens and has raised concerns about economic impacts through potential supply chain disruptions and the possibility of bird flu infection in beef, although health agencies maintain that the risk to the public remains low.

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The US has imposed import curbs on certain Australian poultry and byproducts from Victoria after a highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, was detected in domestic birds. The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said on Saturday (AEST) the restrictions backdated to May 22 would continue until further notice. The order was prompted by an avian influenza outbreak on two farms in Victoria’s south-west operated by Avgo and Surf Coast Eggs Farms. More than 500,000 chickens have been culled after cases of H7N3 were detected at the properties in at Meredith and Terang that share management, staff and machinery. Unprocessed avian products and byproducts originating from or transiting the state of Victoria will not be permitted to enter the United States, the department said. Imports of poultry, commercial birds, ratites and hatching eggs have also been prohibited. Pet and zoo birds may be imported under an import permit, subject to a 30-day ...

Source: Watoday