Barbados halts UK poultry imports after bird flu outbreak
Barbados has banned poultry imports from
the United Kingdom following news that chicken farmers across England are
subject to new measures to control the spread of a new bird flu.
Barbados announced that a ban had
been placed on the importation of all commercial imports of poultry, hatching
eggs and fresh, frozen or chilled poultry products after it was announced there
was an outbreak of Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N8 late last week.
“An immediate ban has also been
enforced on the importation of personal imports of live birds, feathers and
foods containing poultry products,” said the Veterinary Services Unit of
the Ministry of Agriculture in a release.
The veterinary unit further noted
that commercial imports of cooked poultry products from the UK may continue to
be imported provided that they are accompanied by an appropriate health
certificate.
