DA lifts import ban on poultry from 7 countries

The Philippine Department of Agriculture has lifted its import ban on poultry from seven countries, reducing the risk of avian influenza contamination and supporting local poultry supply.

• The DA announced the lifting of the import ban on poultry products from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, and Slovenia, which have been declared free from avian influenza.
• This decision follows a thorough risk assessment, indicating a decreased threat from the Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 in the listed countries, enhancing poultry trade opportunities.
• The import resumption aims to stabilize the local poultry market, which has faced disruptions and culling due to past bird flu outbreaks, particularly impacting chicken supply.