Oman bans import of live birds from Kazakhstan

Dubai: The Omani Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has issued a ministerial decision on banning the import of live birds, their products and derivatives from Kazakhstan.

A statement issued online said: “The ministry has decided to ban the import of live birds, their products, derivatives and offal from Kazakhstan. This decision comes upon the recommendation of the competent veterinary authority until the reason for the ban is removed and a decision in this regard is issued.”

Earlier this month, the ministry lifted the ban on importing live birds and their products and derivatives from Hungary. A statement issued by the Ministry said: “We have decided to lift the ban on importing live birds, their products, derivatives and offal from Hungary. This decision comes based on a recommendation from the competent veterinary authority that the reason for the ban is not present anymore.”

Also in September, the ministry lifted the ban on importing live birds from the state of South Carolina in the US that was in place. Meanwhile, the ministry has also temporarily banned imports of live birds and their products from Australia, with the exception of thermally-treated products.