The Philippines has implemented a temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds, including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, and semen, originating from New Zealand. This decision follows a report from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) confirming the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in New Zealand.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) issued Memorandum Order No. 69, signed by Senior Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban, to enforce the ban. The order aims to prevent the entry of HPAI-H5N1 into the Philippines and protect the health of local poultry populations.
The memorandum stipulates the immediate suspension of the processing, evaluation, and issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearances for the affected commodities from New Zealand. Additionally, all shipments of such commodities that left New Zealand before December 1, 2024, will be permitted entry, provided they undergo heightened surveillance and biosecurity measures.
The DA has directed veterinary quarantine officers and inspectors at all major ports to enforce the import ban. They are tasked with ensuring that shipments of poultry and related products from New Zealand are prohibited from entering the country.
This precautionary measure underscores the Philippines’ commitment to safeguarding its poultry industry from the risks associated with avian influenza outbreaks in other countries. The DA will continue to monitor the situation and adjust import policies as necessary to protect both animal and public health.
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