Namibia resumes imports of live poultry and birds from South Africa

Published 2024년 8월 16일

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Namibia has recommenced imports of live poultry and birds from South Africa, following a ban imposed due to an outbreak of bird flu in September 2023. The country, which consumes approximately 2,500 metric tons of chicken per month, typically imports most of its chicken from South Africa. Additionally, Namibia has halted imports of live poultry and raw poultry products from Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state due to Newcastle avian disease. Any shipments from this state packed after the suspension date will be returned or destroyed at the importer's cost.

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WINDHOEK, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Namibia has resumed imports of live poultry and birds from South Africa, the agriculture ministry said in a statement on Friday. Namibia has banned imports of live poultry, birds and poultry products from neighboring South Africa from September 2023 following an outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu in the country. Namibia is estimated to consume about 2,500 metric tons of chicken per month, usually relying on imports mainly from South Africa. The ministry also said it had suspended imports of live poultry and raw poultry products from the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil following an outbreak of Newcastle avian disease. Shipments containing poultry products from the state ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas