Fearing bird flu, Haiti bans imports of Dominican fowl
SANTO DOMINGO.- The Haitian Government prohibited the import of birds from countries affected by bird flu, especially Dominican Republic, just days after the presence of the H5N2 virus was confirmed in the country.
In a statement issued yesterday and read by radio M?tropole, the Agriculture Ministry said an import permit will be required for all poultry products including chickens and their derivatives, disposition which includes cockfight roosters.
Toussaint Jolivert, of the Quarantine Department, said the Ministry sent technicians to the border and that the measures in ports and airports were reinforced.
Dominican Livestock Department director Angel Faxas yesterday told the Associated Press he?ll speak with the Haitian authorities to "see what can be done" to rescind the measure.
SANTO DOMINGO.- The Haitian Government prohibited the import of birds from countries affected by bird flu, especially Dominican Republic, just days after the presence of the H5N2 virus was confirmed in the country.
In a statement issued yesterday and read by radio M?tropole, the Agriculture Ministry said an import permit will be required for all poultry products including chickens and their derivatives, disposition which includes cockfight roosters.
Toussaint Jolivert, of the Quarantine Department, said the Ministry sent technicians to the border and that the measures in ports and airports were reinforced.
Dominican Livestock Department director Angel Faxas yesterday told the Associated Press he?ll speak with the Haitian authorities to "see what can be done" to rescind the measure.