The Government of Ghana has temporarily banned the importation of domestic birds as well as their products from Russia, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and the United Kingdom with immediate effect.
The new development follows the outbreak of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza subtype H5N8 from these European countries.
In a Statement sighted by PLAN B FM, issued by the Acting Chief Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Robert P. Ankobiah, it read that:” Importers are to note that all import permits that were issued for such consignment from Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Denmark and the United Kingdom have been rendered invalid with immediate effect.”
The Ministry continued that day-old chicks, hatching eggs, frozen chicken, poultry products and poultry feeds have all been affected by the ban.
See full statement below:
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